Locum Consultant Cardiologist

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the cardiology department from Mid January 2027 for 6 months initially maybe extended for a further few months. The successful appointee will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient cardiology services, supporting acute medical admissions, and leading multidisciplinary clinical care within a regional hospital network. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to work in a dynamic clinical environment with access to non-invasive diagnostics, acute coronary care, and multidisciplinary specialist teams. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care - Lead inpatient management for acute cardiac admissions, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and ward-based patients. - Conduct general and specialist outpatient cardiology clinics. - Provide expert consults to the Emergency Department, ICU, and referring medical/surgical specialties. - Oversee and interpret non-invasive cardiac investigations (transthoracic echocardiography, Holter monitoring, stress testing, cardiac CT/MRI where applicable). - Participate in the consultant on-call rota for acute cardiology cover. Leadership & Administration - Supervise, mentor, and teach Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs), including Registrars, SHOs, and Interns. - Active involvement in clinical audit, quality improvement, risk management, and departmental governance activities. - Work collaboratively with cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.