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North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Cardiologist

The closing date is 05 September 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Cardiologist with any specialty interest that aligns with requirements of the wider University Hospital of Tees Cardiology department

This successful applicant will be the 9th Consultant Cardiologist to join the dynamic team at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation trust on a permanent basis as we progress to forming a fully integrated Cardiology department with our colleagues at South Tees NHS Foundation trust later this year.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to participate in and share responsibility with the existing consultants for:

The clinical workload of the department and service development

The day to day running of the cardiology service

The administrative affairs of the department

Develop a further special interest according to the interests of the post-holder and the needs of the department. This may include the need for cross site working

Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of cardiology.

Undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests.

Provide cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.

Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.

Be actively involved in the management of the department, including attendance at the Consultant Cardiologists' meetings, monthly cardiology directorate meetings and other Specialist Centre meetings as applicable.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey

"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-CON7389790

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the job description, person specification and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the job description, person specification and main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • Entry in the GMC specialist Register for Cardiovascular Medicine through CCT, CESR or European Community Rights, or within 6 months of CCT date

Desirable

  • MD, PhD or MSc

Clinical experience

Essential

  • Evidence of training and clinical experience in General Cardiology

Desirable

  • Evidence of research or innovative service developments

Non Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical audit
  • Experience of supervising resident medical staff

Desirable

  • Evidence of management and administration experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • Entry in the GMC specialist Register for Cardiovascular Medicine through CCT, CESR or European Community Rights, or within 6 months of CCT date

Desirable

  • MD, PhD or MSc

Clinical experience

Essential

  • Evidence of training and clinical experience in General Cardiology

Desirable

  • Evidence of research or innovative service developments

Non Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical audit
  • Experience of supervising resident medical staff

Desirable

  • Evidence of management and administration experience

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Dr Vineet Wadehra

vineetwadehra@nhs.net

01642624903

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-CON7389790

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


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