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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Requirement to provide on call)
Job ref
320-MDR-7367628-KM
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum (dependant on experience)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/10/2025 23:59

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Consultant Cardiologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Cardiologist to join a current team of highly performing and productive consultant colleagues at the University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. 

This post offers a chance to shape the future of one of the UK's largest non-surgical cardiac centres, serving a catchment of over 1 million residents across Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. 

We are currently recruiting to the following sub-specialty post:

•    1x Consultant Cardiologist with interest in Cardiac Imaging

Please refer to the job description for a detail account of the role, including specific Essential and Desirable requirements. 

The Derby and Burton Heart centre is one of the largest non-surgical units in the UK, offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional facilities.    We work closely with regional cardiothoracic centres including Glenfield Hospital (Leicester), Trent Cardiac Centre (Nottingham) and Royal Stoke Hospital (Stoke on Trent)

Main duties of the job

Consultant Cardiologist – Cardiac Imaging

  • You will:

    • Join a team of three imaging consultants in delivering and developing advanced cardiac imaging services.
    • Contribute to BSE-accredited echocardiography, TOE, DSE, CT, and MRI services.
    • Expand our services in line with NICE CG95 guidance and rising demand.
    • Participate in a 1:7-8 general cardiology on-call rota covering CCU and dedicated consultant of week cardiology wards

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

•    Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
•    On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
•    A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

•    We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
•    We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
•    An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
•    Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
•    Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
•    We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
•    We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Facilities and Support

  • Three catheter labs at Derby (2 for PCI and 1 devices) .
  • 13-bedded CCU, day-case unit, and 32–45 bedded dedicated cardiology wards.
  • Large clinical measurement department, accredited by BSE, offering comprehensive echo services.
  • Excellent partnership with radiology for CT and MRI cardiac imaging.
  • Close ties with the University of Nottingham, supporting medical education and NIHR cardiovascular research

Location – Why Derby?

Derby is the most central city in the UK, offering:

  • Easy access to road, rail, and air travel (London in 90 mins by train).
  • Proximity to the Peak District, a national park of stunning natural beauty.
  • A thriving economy, home to Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and other engineering giants, making it the UK’s most hi-tech city.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Have full GMC registration and hold a license to practice at time of application
  • Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiology
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree e.g. MD /PhD

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to manage and lead a service

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Teaching student and resident doctors
Desirable criteria
  • Show an understanding of the development needs of trainees and how these can be met.

Audit

Essential criteria
  • Experience of clinical audit
  • Experience of audit management
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of service development activity

Training

Essential criteria
  • Trained in all aspects of Cardiology AND be fully trained in Cardiac Imaging (Echo, CT, and MR)
Desirable criteria
  • Level 3 in CMR and CT

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstratable track record in coronary angiography (and pacing)
  • Wide experience in Cardiology
Desirable criteria
  • Dual accreditation in general medicine

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nauman Ahmed
Job title
Consultant Cardiologist and ACD
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 787446
Additional information

Informal visits are welcome 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Corporate Service
Level 5
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 789965
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