NHS Locum Consultant in Cardiology


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Blackburn, BB2 3HH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	7 Sept 2026

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Summary

The post will consist of 10 PAs to deliver independent cardiology services to inpatients and outpatients. The 10 PAs will be flexible but indicatively will consist of 8 to 8.5 direct clinical care (DCC) sessions and 2 to 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA) sessions per week. They will be expected to undertake a range of clinical duties including the daily clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients, providing immediate care to deteriorating patients including initial resuscitation where appropriate, appropriate referrals to other relevant specialist teams where indicated, and supporting safe discharge and follow up. They will be expected to follow local and national guidance and to contribute to these. A sub-speciality interest in either cardiac imaging; heart failure of cardiac devices is desirable. Dual accreditation (CCT) in GIM and Cardiology is essential This post will be progressed with a view to appointment to a permanent consultant post This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role; and also supporting cross-cover for colleagues where feasible and appropriate. The post-holder will also be expected to participate in the Division of Medicine education and audit meetings and will be welcome to participate in available relevant audit and research. Post-holders would be expected to gain and maintain certification in ALS, or recognised equivalents. In the case of cardiac arrests and critically ill patients, the post holder may be expected to act in a team leadership role, following appropriate life support guidelines. In exceptional circumstances, additional duties outside normal rostered hours may be required to ensure the continuation of essential patient care. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder will be required to deputise for absent colleagues. A mentoring process will be in place to make sure that the professional and personal development of the post holder are maintained. The Consultants will act as mentors. Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice training. Job plans will be finalised with post-holders on an individual basis.

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