Locum Consultant in Cardiology | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum - this is a 12 month fixed term contract
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Cardiology based at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust.

The post holder along with their fellow Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Cardiology service to the Trust and the local community, a 24/7 cardiology On-Call service which requires a 1 in 6 commitment.

The post will also entail supporting the pacing and complex devise service at Dorset County Hospital.

Enquiries are welcomed by Dr Edney Boston-Griffiths on:-

o +44(0)1305 255395

o edney.boston-griffiths1@nhs.net

This is a 12 month fixed term, full time (10 PA) post based at Dorset County Hospital.

The post holder, with their 6 Consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Cardiology service to the Trust and the local community and be part of the 24/7 cardiology On- Call service that requires a 1 in 6 week rota commitment.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

This 12 month fixed term post will also entail supporting the pacing and complex devise service at Dorset County Hospital.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026

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