Locum Consultant Cardiologist (6 months)

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The shift pattern for this post is 40 hours per week over 7 days / on-call commitment.

This is a fixed term position of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Locum Consultant Cardiologist post based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
• Contribute to the in-patient cardiology rota at QEUH (CCU and general ward roles, weekend rota and out-of-hours on-call).
• Provide two sessions contributing to the cardiac MRI reporting service at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital.
• Out-of-hours and weekend on-call commitment of 1 in 11, covering the QEUH.
• Weekday commitment to CCU of 1 in 18 and to Cardiology wards 1 in 11.
• Provide two General Cardiology clinics per week at the New Victoria ACH and contribute to vetting GP referrals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MRCP, full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• For UK-trained applicants: evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Cardiology or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview.
• Dual accreditation in GIM would be preferred but is not essential.
• Extensive training in general cardiology.
• Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
• Fixed term post for 6 months due to a Cardiology Consultant relocation; candidate will join an established consultant cardiologist team.

Additional Information

• Informal contact: David Corcoran, Clinical Lead - Cardiology .
• Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and information for candidates: Information for candidates.
• NHSGGC recognises work-life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow.
• NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and supports a diverse workforce.
• Armed Forces Covenant commitment: NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer.
• For application portal/log-in issues, contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.