Locum Consultant Cardiology

This is a full-time, 12-month locum consultant post, primarily to support the Trust's RTT recovery programme, supporting our Cardiac Rhythm Management and Arrhythmia services. The role will include specialist clinics and cardiac catheter laboratory sessions, predominantly in cardiac pacing, as well as internal cover within the specialist team. The successful candidate will work closely with consultant colleagues, specialist nurses, cardiac physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery and development of high-quality cardiology services. The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week., The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to clinical services across the Cardiology department.
• Undertake cath lab sessions, including pacemaker implantation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider cardiology team to enhance service provision and promote innovation.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary working with specialist nurses, consultants and other members of the clinical team.
• Run General and specialist Cardiology outpatient clinics.
• Provide early diagnosis, treatment and appropriate follow-up for patients with cardiovascular disease.
• Contribute to improving waiting times, patient experience and Referral to Treatment (RTT) performance.
• Support the delivery of efficient, patient-centred outpatient services.
Working for our organisation With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Cardiologist to join our dynamic and supportive Cardiology team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, HSJ NHS Trust of the Year, 2025.