Cardiology Consultant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Cardiology Consultant The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This is a substantive consultant cardiologist post based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL), providing an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of a broad range of cardiology services. Main duties of the job The precise clinical focus of the role will be informed by the successful candidate's skills and experience, alongside the needs of the service. Given current service requirements, we would particularly welcome applicants with experience in arrhythmia management, heart failure and cardiac devices, as well as the ability to contribute to general cardiology activity. However, we are keen to attract the right candidate and will seek to offer a degree of flexibility in the configuration of the role where this is compatible with service needs. About us Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-AA8763 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities 1. The post-holder will be expected to undertake 3 cardiology clinics each week (4 hours each), and to see predominantly new patients with some follow-up capacity built in. We would encourage colleagues to develop specialty clinics, provided that they are of clinical relevance to the service and local needs. 2. There is a commitment to adequate levels of secretarial cover on each site. Consultants are provided with sufficient office space and IT support. 3. We provide five-day ward consultation services on both sites. Consultants participate in a rota to see ward referrals at UHL. We endeavour to see all referrals within 24 hours of referral. The workload varies but a reasonable expectation would be to see an average of 10-15 ward patients per session. 4. There is currently no on-call commitment. Medical Education & Teaching Candidates are expected to contribute to departmental educational meetings and clinical supervision of doctors in training. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance Undertake or supervise clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance requirements Continuing Profession