Job vacancy: Consultant Cardiologist with interest in Imaging: MRI, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough

Job summary

Main area: Cardiology
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (per annum)
Job ref: 176-M-SY-7347359

Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Peterborough City Hospital
Town: Peterborough
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/09/2025 23:59

Consultant Cardiologist with interest in Imaging: MRI

Consultant

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ward Cover Arrangements

The Cardiologist of the Week (C.O.W.) provides cover for the 30-bed cardiac ward and manages cardiology referrals from other departments with support from the registrars and cardiac specialist nurses. This rota currently operates on a 1-in-7 basis, but the frequency may be reduced with additional recruitment.

Ward weeks run Thursday to Wednesday with handovers on Thursday morning. Following handover, the outgoing consultant has Thursday and Friday off. Weekend cover is provided on-site Saturday 9am-2pm and Sunday 9am-1pm.

CCU ward rounds are individually job-planned with cross-cover arrangements when required.

On-Call Arrangements

There is currently no on-call commitment aside from weekend ward rounds at PCH during C.O.W. weeks. In line with GIRFT recommendations and local system needs, we are developing plans to provide 24/7 cardiology consultant cover.

Outpatient Clinics

Standard outpatient clinic templates include 11 patients (5 new, 6 follow-up) for general clinics and 10 patients (5 new, 5 follow-up) for specialist clinics.

Travel and Expenses

Travel between sites will be appropriately reimbursed in accordance with Trust policy.

Cover for Colleagues

Cover will be expected for annual leave and exceptional unforeseen circumstances. Cross-site cover may be required.

Professional Support

Secretarial support and office space will be provided. New consultants are allocated a Trust mentor and can access leadership programme support. Departmental mentoring is provided by the Clinical Lead.

Continuing Professional Development and Revalidation

The Trust supports GMC requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) and commits to providing time and financial support for these activities. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate evidence of continuing education to broaden knowledge and skills whilst maintaining compliance with mandatory training requirements.

Online appraisal is performed annually to support revalidation. Dedicated CPD support is available under the direction of the Medical Director, Clinical Tutor, and Specialty Tutors.

Senior medical staff are entitled to 30 days’ study leave over a three-year period, with a current study leave budget allowance of £750 per annum.

Clinical Governance

Clinical governance is monitored at both corporate and departmental levels by the Trust Board. Individual directorates are responsible for safe delivery of quality care through regular meetings and feedback mechanisms. A learning culture is supported through clinical effectiveness and patient safety initiatives as part of our Quality Improvement programme.

A rolling monthly half-day programme is dedicated to Audit and Clinical Governance when all clinical activity is cancelled. The postholder will be expected to audit their practice annually and participate in the review of adverse events, incidents, complaints, and clinical negligence claims.

Teaching and Education

The Department of Medicine maintains a commitment to ongoing education with weekly educational meetings on Thursday mornings for all staff. Within the cardiology department, rotating weekly meetings cover mortality and morbidity, intervention MDT, and education. Additional weekly meetings include heart failure MDT, echo meetings, and devices MDT.

The department has a long-standing commitment to undergraduate medical education, regularly hosting students from Leicester and Cambridge Universities. An active postgraduate programme particularly supports Senior House Officers preparing for MRCP examinations. Three Specialist Registrars in Cardiology are part of the East of England Deanery rotation, and the postholder would be expected to contribute to their training.

Research Opportunities

The department actively participates in clinical trials, including both commercial and non-commercial studies.

Leadership Opportunities

Opportunities exist for the role to include leadership responsibilities within the Medicine Division and the Trust more broadly.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Level 3 MRI accreditation.
MRCP or qualification at an equivalent level

Desirable criteria

Postgraduate academic degree

Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to offer and be accountable for independent and expert opinion
Demonstrate an interest and commitment to the speciality
Experience of teaching medical students, doctors in training and other AHPs
Teaching Course

Desirable criteria

Experience in organising educational activities

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Show engagement with clinical governance and have open approach to learning from mistakes
Show evidence of situational awareness and good decision making
Evidence of making change in practice for patient good
Participation in research
Ability to critically appraise published evidence

Desirable criteria

Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals

Other

Essential criteria

Fulfil Trust values: We put patients first We are actively respectful We seek to improve and develop We are caring and compassionate We work positively together
Computer literacy and general IT skills
Comprehensive knowledge of and insight into all domains in GMC “Good Medical Practice”
Awareness of core values of NHS constitution
Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Up to date and aware of own training needs

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Jonathan Evans

Job title

Clinical Lead for Cardiology

Email address

[email protected]

Additional information

For Imaging queries please contact Faisal Haque, Radiology Consultant [email protected]

Please review Job description for further information

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
Telephone: 01480 363941

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Consultant Cardiologist with interest in Imaging: MRI

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Other

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