Locum Consultant in Cardiology

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Site West Middlesex University Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus LW allowance Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

The appointment is for a full-time Locum Consultant Physician in Cardiology with a specialist interest in Imaging / Heart Failure with a view to a substantive appointment.
If a person is appointed as a part-time or job share position modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop services in Cardiology and arises from increasing demand for services. This post is designed to support and complement the cross-site cardiology services.

An interest in imaging / heart failure is preferred and as such a specialist interest in these area is prioritised.
Other specialist interests may also be accommodated. This is an exciting time for the service with a new diagnostic centre planned for the West Middlesex Site, with cardiac MRI as part of this new centre and an increasing innovation and research programme.
Newly appointed consultants will have access to mentoring support.

· Participate in, and provide committed acute cardiac inpatient and outpatient care, with supervision of colleagues.

· Facilitate access to a full range of inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

· Undertake specialist cardiology work and lead the multidisciplinary team

· Be expected to cover for absent Consultant colleagues within the Department to allow for annual and study leave.

· Make collaboration between hospital and community services as efficient as possible, supporting discharge from hospital where appropriate and ensuring appropriate follow up arrangements.

· Provide peer group support, supervision, further education and professional development essential to the welfare and effectiveness of trainees in Cardiology, General Internal Medicine and the allied professions.

· Be educationally responsible for training and appraisal of junior staff

· Demonstrate a continuing commitment to research, audit and evaluation in cardiology.

· Develop communication and other non-clinical aspects of cardiac services.

· Actively participate in undergraduate teaching of clinical medical students attached to the service.

· See referrals from colleagues within the Trust.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and…