Consultant Cardiology
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Yeovil, BA21 4AT
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Cardiologist to join our team of 17 consultant cardiologists delivering cou...
In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high quality General Cardiology services, including ward rounds on the ACCU and cardiology ward, alongside managing approximately three outpatient clinics per week and triaging referrals. You will play a key part in developing and improving inpatient pathways to enhance patient flow and reduce length of stay, while also delivering subspecialty clinics aligned with your expertise and the needs of the service. The post includes active involvement in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, as well as participation in clinical governance, audit, and research activities. We welcome applicants with any subspecialty interest; while an interest in imaging is desirable, it is not essential.
For full details please refer to the attached Job Description
See the Job Description for full role details. It also provides the complete role specification. Further information about responsibilities and expectations is included within the document.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC specialist registration (or within 6 months of CCT)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Experience in general cardiology
- Ability to independently manage diagnosis and care of cardiology patients
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- ALS provider
Desirable
- MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience commitment and enthusiasm for cardiology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients
- Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing
Desirable
- Other sub-speciality interest in imaging
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to effectively organise oneself and own work
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Ability to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
- Experience in wider aspects of patient care/service delivery (service design and networks)
- Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, be open and non-defensive, and maintain a sense of humour
- Ability to use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- Ability to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances
- Able to operate effectively under pressure, cope with setbacks, be self-aware
- Is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- Car owner -- driver
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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