Consultant Cardiologist with Interest in PCI
The closing date is 02 June 2026
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our cohesive team of Cardiologists. This post, initially is based across both Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH).
UHN has ambitious plans to expand and enhance Cardiology services, aiming to become a nationally recognized centre of excellence. Significant investment has been made, including the establishment of a dedicated cardiac MRI scanner at KGH. UHN has 5 cath labs; 3 in KGH, 2 in NGH.
The successful appointee will work alongside consultant colleagues to deliver high-quality elective and inpatient cardiology care for patients on the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Oakley Wards. They will also contribute to our comprehensive Interventional Cardiology service.
Main duties of the job
The post is a permanent post for Consultant Cardiologist with Interest in PCI. The appointee will join a team of Cardiology consultants across UHN. Roles and responsibilities are attached in the document.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate fully in the department’s activities, including inpatient and outpatient work. A full range of cardiology emergency and elective patients are admitted to University Hospitals Northamptonshire Trust. Expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive elective and emergency Cardiology service including reciprocal cover for periods of leave. This appointment has a PCI sub‑specialty focus and will contribute to elective and non‑elective coronary intervention procedures.
The appointee will help maintain the volume of in‑patient flow with Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) with a view to patients achieving access to angiography and PCI within 72 hours of admission.
Person Specification
Management Experience
- Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
- Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience
- Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
TEACHING / AUDIT / QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of Teaching Resident doctors, AHP Staff
- Experience of Undergraduate Teaching
- Experience in Curriculum development and delivery
Qualifications and Training
- Completion of Specialty Training (CCT or CESR) or within 6 months of achieving it in relevant specialty
- Intervention Fellowship in PCI
- MD, PhD
- Education / Medical Education Qualification (preferably at Masters level)
- Brady Pacing
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
- Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
- Research experience relating to quality improvement
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- High level Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About us
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
£113,565 to £150,569 a yearPer annum / pro rata
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