Locum Consultant Cardiologist

Job overview

Applications are invited for a full-time Locum Consultant Cardiologist to join the Manchester Heart Institute at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

The post will be predominantly based at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), with an expectation to work flexibly across MFT sites, including Wythenshawe Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.

The successful candidate will primarily undertake general cardiology outpatient clinics, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, improving access to services, and reducing outpatient waiting times.

There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the established Consultant Cardiology team within the Manchester Heart Institute at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

The post will be predominantly based at Manchester Royal Infirmary, with flexibility to work across Wythenshawe Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.

The main duties will involve delivering general cardiology outpatient clinics, including the assessment, investigation, and management of patients with a range of cardiovascular conditions. The post holder will support outpatient recovery, improve patient access, and contribute to reducing waiting times across the service.

There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Full registration and licence to practice from the GMC
• MB.ChB or equivalent
• MRCP
• Completion of basic training in Medicine
• Basic training in Cardiology

Audit and teaching

Desirable criteria

• Teaching medical students
• Clinical audit
• Teaching junior medical staff

Interpersonal skills

Essential criteria

• Organisation skills
• Communication skills

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 168.7KB)
• PS (PDF, 32.7KB)
• FR (PDF, 368.4KB)
• Inside MFT - Your Candidate Place (PDF, 306.4KB)