Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 216-G1-CAR7509419
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Cardiologist in Heart Failure, Devices and ICC
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Job Purpose:
- To provide a consultant led service in Cardiology with specialisation in cardiac devices and Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· To contribute to cardiac pacing devices and develop ICC services for the local population.
· Provide inpatient care on cardiology wards, assessment of cardiac patients on MAU, inpatient referrals and Advice and Guidance service to GPs by participating on the non PCI consultant rota, currently 1 in 10 weeks, with appointment of 4 additional consultants over the next 12 months.
- Participate in innovative community integration models to provide cardiac care to local population.
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
You will be expected to undertake two general cardiology/ICC clinics in a full week. Two sessions for cardiac devices lists in cath labs will be available. You will be leading the ICC service and be the point of contact for the specialist service taking part in local and regional ICC MDTs. You will be expected to take part on Braunton ward rota which is currently 1 in 10. You will also be part of the rota to provide inpatient cardiology reviews and Advice and Guidance services to GPs, currently 1 in 10. Additional 4 consultant appointments are being made over the next 12 months who will be part of these rotas.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Purpose
To provide a consultant-led service in cardiology with a subspecialist focus on cardiac devices, heart failure, and Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC), while contributing to the wider general cardiology service.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
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Deliver consultant-led outpatient cardiology/ICC care through two weekly clinics.
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Lead and further develop the ICC service for Plymouth and the wider peninsula, acting as the primary consultant contact for the service.
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Undertake cardiac device procedures (implantation, follow-up, troubleshooting) through allocated cath lab sessions.
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Participate in regional and local ICC multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
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Provide inpatient cardiology care, including:
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Ward rounds on Braunton Ward.
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Assessment of acute admissions on MAU.
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Inpatient referrals from other specialties.
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Contribute to the non-PCI consultant rota (currently 1 in 10), providing inpatient cover and Advice & Guidance for GPs.
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Support the development of community-based cardiology models, integrating specialist care closer to patients.
Multidisciplinary & Network Working
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Attend and contribute to cardiology MDTs, including ICC, imaging, revascularisation, endocarditis, and structural intervention meetings.
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Work closely with the electrophysiology team, device physiologists, and heart failure specialists to ensure seamless patient care.
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Develop collaborative links with regional ICC and device services.
Education, Training & Research
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Actively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including:
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Weekly echocardiography education meeting.
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Resident doctor teaching sessions.
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Monthly consultant-led medical education meeting (case presentations, M&M, audit).
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Supervise and train cardiology registrars, fellows, and physiologists in devices and ICC.
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Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement within the Trust.
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Participate in research in devices, ICC, and heart failure, with opportunities for publication and presentation.
Service Development & Leadership
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Provide clinical leadership in developing the ICC service, including pathways for diagnosis, family screening, and multidisciplinary care.
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Support innovation in device management, including extractions, complex device implantation, and new technologies.
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Contribute to service planning, rota coordination, and workforce development within the cardiology directorate.
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Undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level where appropriate.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
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Engage in CPD, appraisal, and revalidation to maintain professional standards.
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Lead and participate in audit, governance, and service improvement projects.
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Contribute to the development of departmental guidelines and pathways.
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Represent the department in Trust-wide meetings and clinical governance forums.
Indicative Job Plan (10 PAs)
| Activity | PAs |
|---|---|
| Ward round – Braunton Ward | 1.14 |
| Outpatient clinics (General/ICC) | 2.0 |
| MAU reviews | 0.53 |
| Advice & Guidance | 0.33 |
| Subspecialty Work (Cath Lab/Devices) | 1.75 |
| MDTs (ICC, Imaging, Endocarditis, Revascularisation) | 1.0 |
| Patient-related administration | 1.25 |
| Community integration | 0.5 |
| Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) | 1.5 |
| Total | 10.0 |
Education & Training Commitments
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Weekly: Echocardiography teaching meeting.
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Weekly: Resident doctor teaching.
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Monthly: Medical Education half-day (audit, M&M, case presentations).
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Actively contribute to undergraduate teaching through Peninsula Medical School.
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Support postgraduate education and mentorship for trainees in cardiology.
Person specification
Education, qualifications & special training
Essential criteria
- • Full GMC registration
- • MBBS or equivalent
- • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- • To be on, or within 6 months of being on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology via a CCT in Cardiology or equivalent e.g CESR, at the time of interview.
- • Should have completed a recognised training programme in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Desirable criteria
- • Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- • Training in Heart disease in pregnancy
- • Fully trained in general cardiology.
- • Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems
- • Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi professional team.
Desirable criteria
- • Accreditation in Cardiac imaging modalities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shankar Sangaraju
- Job title
- Service Line Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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