Locum Consultant Cardiologist - Heart Failure, Wolverhampton

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and innovative Heart failure team at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust for a one‑year fixed‑term locum consultant post. The post holder will, in conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues, provide general cardiology, heart failure in‑reach, heart failure clinics and MDTs, and play a full part in the out‑of‑hours on‑call service for the department.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a heart failure consultant cardiologist to work as part of our team. The successful applicant will be part of a 1:17 week cardiology ward weekday on‑call rota when normal activities are cancelled, will perform heart failure in‑reach to the wider medical wards in rotation with other consultants, and will contribute to MDTs and the cardio‑oncology service.

It is anticipated that an average of 10–12 patients will be seen by the post holder per clinic, a mixture of new and review cases. The post holder will also take part in cardiology ward cover, spending one week per 1:17 week based on the ward and on‑call for ward patients. There are 43 beds on the cardiology ward.

The ward on‑call and the emergency PCI on‑call rotas have been separated, and weekend ward rounds are undertaken by non‑PCI consultants to enable the PCI consultant to focus on PCI. The on‑call elements of this post will be discussed after appointment and reflected in the agreed job plan with the individual. In line with Royal College of Physicians guidance, discussions will include the option of time off in lieu or additional duties being paid.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute and community services. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve and are building a workforce that can help us fulfil our values, improve the quality of care, and solve health‑care problems of tomorrow.

We are rated “Good” by the CQC and take pride in our culture of learning and compassionate care.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to flexible working arrangements suitable for each individual.

Job description

The post holder will work closely with consultant colleagues and with the current Cardiology Lead acting as a mentor to the newly appointed locum consultant if desired.

Job responsibilities

The overall responsibilities include providing general cardiology and heart failure services, contributing to MDTs, supporting cardiology ward cover, participating in heart failure in‑reach to healthy wards, and managing heart failure clinics.

Person Specification Educational Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC. MRCP UK or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

• Higher Medical Degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).

Experience

• Extensive experience in the management of heart failure.

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