Consultant Cardiologist With Interest In Imaging in Kettering

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kettering General Hospital Town Kettering Salary £109,725 – £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/01/2026 23:59

Consultant Cardiologist With Interest In Imaging

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

We’re excited to invite applications for a permanent Cardiology Consultant position with a special interest in imaging. This role involves cross-site working across both KGH and NGH, offering a varied and dynamic clinical experience.

Applicants should have completed their CCT and be on the Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

This is a substantive appointment for a Consultant Physician in Cardiology.
The appointee will join a team of experienced Cardiology Consultants in delivering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including on call.

Working for our organisation

UHN is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighboring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy. Any questions please contact the relevant contacts below.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• • Inclusion on Specialist Register or to be within receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview.
• MD, PhD

Knowledge/Experience

• Wide experience in Cardiology & Imaging
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for patients
• Previous experience of working at consultant level

Teaching and Research

• Actively encourages research with junior and other MDT staff
• Experience of participating in clinical audit and clinical research
• Experience in organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Presentations at national and international meetings

Qualities

• Be able to listen and communicate effectively to patients, relatives and staff.
• Be able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Have organisational and management ability.
• Be prepared to work in collaboration with colleagues in the NHS and other agencies.
• Ability to apply research outcomes.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities1
• Experience of service development
• Development and implementing clinical guidelines

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

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We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name: Dr Raja Reddy
Job title: Medicine Divisional Director
Email address: raja.reddy3@nhs.net
Additional information:
Dr Raja Reddy – Respiratory Consultant & Divisional Director
Via Hospital switchboard 01536 492000

Yas Johal | Medical Workforce Service Manager | Medicine Division 07976617113