Job summaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic cardiologist with an interest in cardiac imaging to work across the Trust including our acute hospitals and the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This is a new post which offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand the department's imaging portfolio. The precise job plan will be tailored to the skills of the applicant alongside the needs of the departmentThis post will support the existing team of interventional and non interventional cardiologists which at present delivers an elective and urgent service including 24/7 Primary PCI. There would be a commitment to a 1:6 weekend general cardiology on call which would include coronary care ward rounds, cardiology ward reviews and hospital referrals.The post has no commitment to Acute General Medicine but does involve participation in a 1:9 Consultant Cardiologist of the week rotaThe post joins a dynamic team of cardiologists in delivering secondary Cardiology services for the North Cumbrian population. This developing department provides cardiology services to a local urban and rural population of approximately 320,000 peopleMain duties of the jobMain duties include but not limited to:Cardiac ImagingParticipation in COW as per rotaPerforming job planned clinicsTeaching/educating Central Doctors on wardContributing to MDT meetingsTriaging of referralsContribution to 1:6 for routine weekend workTravelling to Whitehaven Hospital and Workington CDC to cover serviceAbout usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heartA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number262-A- Job locationsCumberland Infirmary/West Cumberland Hospital/Workington CDCCarlisle/Whitehaven/Workington CDCCA2 7HYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further details. Additional contact: Sharon Jenner ( /
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for further details. Additional contact: Sharon Jenner ( / Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialValid Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register CCT/CESRMembership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalentMBBS or equivalent primary medical qualificationDesirableHigher medical degreeBSE or equivalent training in trans thoracic echo
Experience
EssentialHigh level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical CardiologyExperience in cardiac imaging with accreditation in at least one of the following: cardiac CT or MRIDesirableExperience in district general hospital practice.Experience in the management of patients with Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of experience in Clinical GovernanceExperience of Audit
Personal and Professional Attributes
EssentialUpholds Trust values.GMC code of conduct.Enquiring, critical approach to work.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Leadership qualities.DesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Management
EssentialAbility to organise and manage own workload efficientlyDesirableExperience/qualification in clinical leadership/management
Teaching
EssentialExperience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staffDesirableMedical education qualification
Research
EssentialExperience of researchAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsDesirablePostgraduate research degreeAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in peer reviewed journals
Other
EssentialWillingness and ability to travel across sites to fulfil the requirements of the postAble to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialValid Full Registration with the General Medical CouncilEntry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register CCT/CESRMembership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalentMBBS or equivalent primary medical qualificationDesirableHigher medical degreeBSE or equivalent training in trans thoracic echo
Experience
EssentialHigh level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical CardiologyExperience in cardiac imaging with accreditation in at least one of the following: cardiac CT or MRIDesirableExperience in district general hospital practice.Experience in the management of patients with Inherited Cardiac Conditions
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of experience in Clinical GovernanceExperience of Audit
Personal and Professional Attributes
EssentialUpholds Trust values.GMC code of conduct.Enquiring, critical approach to work.Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Leadership qualities.DesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Management
EssentialAbility to organise and manage own workload efficientlyDesirableExperience/qualification in clinical leadership/management
Teaching
EssentialExperience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staffDesirableMedical education qualification
Research
EssentialExperience of researchAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsDesirablePostgraduate research degreeAbility to supervise postgraduate researchPublications in peer reviewed journals
Other
EssentialWillingness and ability to travel across sites to fulfil the requirements of the postAble to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospitalDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland Infirmary/West Cumberland Hospital/Workington CDCCarlisle/Whitehaven/Workington CDCCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustAddressCumberland Infirmary/West Cumberland Hospital/Workington CDCCarlisle/Whitehaven/Workington CDCCA2 7HYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Cardiology Imaging Consultant in Whitehaven employer: National Health Service
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