Locum Consultant in Cardiology

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. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant in Cardiology The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The appointment is for a full-time Locum Consultant Physician in Cardiology with a specialist interest in Imaging / Heart Failure with a view to a substantive appointment.Applications are invited from full time, part time and job share applicants. If a person is appointed as a part-time or job share position modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop services in Cardiology and arises from increasing demand for services. This post is designed to support and complement the cross-site cardiology services. An interest in imaging / heart failure is preferred and as such a specialist interest in these area is prioritised.Other specialist interests may also be accommodated. This is an exciting time for the service with a new diagnostic centre planned for the West Middlesex Site, with cardiac MRI as part of this new centre and an increasing innovation and research programme.Newly appointed consultants will have access to mentoring support. Main duties of the job Participate in, and provide committed acute cardiac inpatient and outpatient care, with supervision of colleagues. Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient cardiology services. Undertake specialist cardiology work and lead the multidisciplinary team Be expected to cover for absent Consultant colleagues within the Department to allow for annual and study leave. Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements. Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Cardiology, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions. Be educationally responsible for training and appraisal of junior staff Demonstrate a continuing commitment to research, audit and evaluation in cardiology. Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of cardiac services. Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the service. See referrals from colleagues within the Trust. About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust