Cardiology Imaging Consultant

Overview

As a Consultant Cardiologist with a focus on cardiac imaging, you will strengthen and expand the imaging portfolio across the Trust’s acute hospitals and CDC sites. You will work within the cardio­logy team to deliver elective and urgent services, including 24/7 PCI, and participate in a cardiology-on-call rota. The role blends clinical imaging duties with MDT involvement, teaching, and service development to serve a ~320,000 population in a rural region. You will contribute to a dynamic, clinically led department and help shape regional cardiac imaging capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac imaging duties and accreditation-relevant practice
• Participation in the care-on-ward (COW) rota
• Conducting planned clinics and ward teaching for Central Doctors
• Contributing to MDT meetings and referral triage
• Supporting weekend routine cardiology work (1:6)
• Traveling to Whitehaven Hospital and Workington CDC to cover service

Key requirements

• Valid GMC registration
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register (CCT/CESR)
• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Membership of Royal College Physicians or equivalent

• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Experience in clinical cardiology with cardiac imaging accreditation (CT or MRI)
• BSE or equivalent training in transthoracic echo
• Clinical governance and audit experience

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