• Job Description

  Req#: C9408-25-0482?language=en&page=862&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are delighted to offer this opportunity to join the Cardiology Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (NHS) Foundation Trust as a Consultant Cardiologist.

  This is a new and exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and progressive Cardiology Department as a Consultant in Cardiology at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (NHS) Foundation Trust (WUTH).

  The post-holder would join a team of seven Consultant Cardiologists each with varying specialty interests. In addition there is a compliment of one Associate Specialist, one Senior Staff Grade, one Clinical Fellow and three Specialist Registrars (2 x ST3 and 1 50:50 NIHR Clinical Lecturer post).

  Main duties of the job

  There has been an on-site invasive cardiology and permanent pacemaker implantation service for over 20 years. There is a well-developed non-invasive service including cardiac CT and 3-D complex echocardiography including stress echocardiography and 3-D TOE. Education is well-supported and research is strongly encouraged. There are regular MDT meetings with cardiac surgeons/interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologists from Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

  About us

  All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

  Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

  We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

  We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

  The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  408-25-527

  Job locations

  Arrowe Park Hospital

  Arrowe Park Road

  Wirral

  CH49 5PE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Consultant Cardiologist position available with WUTH.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Consultant Cardiologist position available with WUTH.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Licence to practice
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) o CESR or o European Community Rights

  Desirable

  • Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree
  • Signed off for sub-specialty interest in Imaging, Echo, TOE, CT, MRI

  Experience

  Essential

  • Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT

  Desirable

  • Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior StR level for a reasonable period of time. Previous Fellowships or extended training

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Able to provide safe cover 24/7 for all Cardiovascular Care and Emergencies (TPW/Pericardiocentesis etc)

  Desirable

  • Expertise in Imaging/Echo/TOE/MRI/CT

  Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multi-disciplinary team

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills. Interpersonal skills.

  Desirable

  • Organisational skills. Teaching experience.
  • Evidence of possession of management skills.
  • Leadership skills. Service development.

  Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit.

  Research and Evidence Based Practice

  Essential

  • Research and publications relevant to post

  Desirable

  • First author Journal publications Presentations at National and International Meetings

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to lead and teach, relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team

  Desirable

  • A team player, able to flex to meet the needs of an expanding, improving department

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Full registration with GMC Ability to travel

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Licence to practice
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) o CESR or o European Community Rights

  Desirable

  • Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree
  • Signed off for sub-specialty interest in Imaging, Echo, TOE, CT, MRI

  Experience

  Essential

  • Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT

  Desirable

  • Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior StR level for a reasonable period of time. Previous Fellowships or extended training

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Able to provide safe cover 24/7 for all Cardiovascular Care and Emergencies (TPW/Pericardiocentesis etc)

  Desirable

  • Expertise in Imaging/Echo/TOE/MRI/CT

  Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multi-disciplinary team

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills. Interpersonal skills.

  Desirable

  • Organisational skills. Teaching experience.
  • Evidence of possession of management skills.
  • Leadership skills. Service development.

  Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit

  Desirable

  • Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit.

  Research and Evidence Based Practice

  Essential

  • Research and publications relevant to post

  Desirable

  • First author Journal publications Presentations at National and International Meetings

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to lead and teach, relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team

  Desirable

  • A team player, able to flex to meet the needs of an expanding, improving department

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Full registration with GMC Ability to travel

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Arrowe Park Hospital

  Arrowe Park Road

  Wirral

  CH49 5PE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Arrowe Park Hospital

  Arrowe Park Road

  Wirral

  CH49 5PE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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