Consultant in Cardiology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 PA
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and experienced Cardiologist to join our dynamic Cardiology team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 6 months, providing cover for a consultant sabbatical. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality clinical services across cardiology.

The successful candidate will work closely with our team of specialist nurses and consultant colleagues, while contributing to the wider range of cardiology subspecialty services.

This post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week and is for a fixed term of 6 months

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 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.

A new hospital has been planned for Watford. A new four roomed Endoscopy Unit at St Albans has been planned with a completion date of 2026.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging 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 West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The management responsibility of the post-holder will be to the clinical lead for Cardiology, Dr Piyush Jain who is responsible to the Divisional Director (Dr. Niall Keenan), the Medical Director (Dr Michael van der Watt) and Chief Executive and Trust Board.

The detailed job description and person specification included in job description and person specification

This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

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