Cardiology Consultant

Job summary

This is a substantive consultant cardiologist post based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL), providing an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of a broad range of cardiology services. Main duties of the jobThe precise clinical focus of the role will be informed by the successful candidate's skills and experience, alongside the needs of the service. Given current service requirements, we would particularly welcome applicants with experience in arrhythmia management, heart failure and cardiac devices, as well as the ability to contribute to general cardiology activity.

However, we are keen to attract the right candidate and will seek to offer a degree of flexibility in the configuration of the role where this is compatible with service needs.

About us Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:

- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted
12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

Per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
197-AA8763

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High StreetLondonSE
13 6LH
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities
1. The post-holder will be expected to undertake 3 cardiology clinics each week (4 hours each), and to see predominantly new patients with some follow-up capacity built in. We would encourage colleagues to develop specialty clinics, provided that they are of clinical relevance to the service and local needs.
2. There is a commitment to adequate levels of secretarial cover on each site. Consultants are provided with sufficient office space and IT support.
3. We provide five-day ward consultation services on both sites. Consultants participate in a rota to see ward referrals  endeavour to see all referrals within 24 hours of referral. The workload varies but a reasonable expectation would be to see an average of 10-15 ward patients per session.
4. There is currently no on-call commitment.

Medical Education & Teaching Candidates are expected to contribute to departmental educational meetings and clinical supervision of doctors in training. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance Undertake or supervise clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance requirements

Continuing Professional Development
1. Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.
2. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice:a. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, in line with the Trusts commitment to supporting revalidation.b. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
3. The Trust is committed to providing mentoring to newly appointed consultants.

Policy,…