Consultant in Cardiology
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford, WD18 0HB
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiologist to join our dynamic Cardiology team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals...
The successful candidate will
- Contribute to clinical services across the Cardiology department.
- Undertake cath lab sessions, including pacemaker implantation.
- Work collaboratively with the wider cardiology team to enhance service provision and promote innovation.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary working with specialist nurses, consultants and other members of the clinical team.
- Run General Cardiology outpatient clinics.
- Provide early diagnosis, treatment and appropriate follow-up for patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Contribute to improving waiting times, patient experience and Referral to Treatment (RTT) performance.
- Support the delivery of efficient, patient-centred outpatient services.
The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Cardiology, Dr Piyush Jain who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board.
The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification
A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https: //www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Essential
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
- CCT in Cardiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
- MRCP or equivalent
- Ability to offer a specialist clinical opinion on the full range of acute cardiac conditions, including emergencies
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients in all clinical settings
Desirable
- MD or PhD from UK University or equivalent
- Experience in CRM
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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