Consultant Cardiologist in Heart Failure, Devices and ICC
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £109,725.00 to £145,478.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £109725.00 - £145478.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL68DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0408 |
Summary
Job Purpose To provide a consultant-led service in cardiology with a subspecialist focus on cardiac devices, heart failure, and Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC), while contributing to the wider general cardiology service. Main Responsibilities Clinical Duties Deliver consultant-led outpatient cardiology/ICC care through two weekly clinics. Lead and further develop the ICC service for Plymouth and the wider peninsula, acting as the primary consultant contact for the service. Undertake cardiac device procedures (implantation, follow-up, troubleshooting) through allocated cath lab sessions. Participate in regional and local ICC multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. Provide inpatient cardiology care, including: Ward rounds on Braunton Ward. Assessment of acute admissions on MAU. Inpatient referrals from other specialties. Contribute to the non-PCI consultant rota (currently 1 in 10), providing inpatient cover and Advice & Guidance for GPs. Support the development of community-based cardiology models, integrating specialist care closer to patients. Multidisciplinary & Network Working Attend and contribute to cardiology MDTs, including ICC, imaging, revascularisation, endocarditis, and structural intervention meetings. Work closely with the electrophysiology team, device physiologists, and heart failure specialists to ensure seamless patient care. Develop collaborative links with regional ICC and device services. Education, Training & Research Actively participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including: Weekly echocardiography education meeting. Resident doctor teaching sessions. Monthly consultant-led medical education meeting (case presentations, M&M, audit). Supervise and train cardiology registrars, fellows, and physiologists in devices and ICC. Contribute to clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement within the Trust. Participate in research in devices, ICC, and heart failure, with opportunities for publication and presentation. Service Development & Leadership Provide clinical leadership in developing the ICC service, including pathways for diagnosis, family screening, and multidisciplinary care. Support innovation in device management, including extractions, complex device implantation, and new technologies. Contribute to service planning, rota coordination, and workforce development within the cardiology directorate. Undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level where appropriate. Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) Engage in CPD, appraisal, and revalidation to maintain professional standards. Lead and participate in audit, governance, and service improvement projects. Contribute to the development of departmental guidelines and pathways. Represent the department in Trust-wide meetings and clinical governance forums. Indicative Job Plan (10 PAs) Activity PAs Ward round Braunton Ward 1.14 Outpatient clinics (General/ICC) 2.0 MAU reviews 0.53 Advice & Guidance 0.33 Subspecialty Work (Cath Lab/Devices) 1.75 MDTs (ICC, Imaging, Endocarditis, Revascularisation) 1.0 Patient-related administration 1.25 Community integration 0.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) 1.5 Total 10.0 Education & Training Commitments Weekly: Echocardiography teaching meeting. Weekly: Resident doctor teaching. Monthly: Medical Education half-day (audit, M&M, case presentations). Actively contribute to undergraduate teaching through Peninsula Medical School. Support postgraduate education and mentorship for trainees in cardiology.