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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Interventionalist in Congenital Cardiology

The closing date is 21 December 2025

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Job summary

  • The successful candidate will join a team of another two consultants' interventionists.
  • The Team is covering 1:3 the on-call Rota for the cardiac Cath lab in addition to the normal cover of the on calls for the general paediatric cardiology. The compensation is for the 1:3 on-call Rota.
  • The appointed candidate will have to cover 2 PAs in the cardiac catheter as a first operator and another 2 PAs as a second operator in a turnover Rota of the cardiac catheter activity.
  • Expectation to cover at least one of the pre-consent clinics for adult cardiac catheters which take place every Friday at Glenfield.
  • The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with wider paediatric cardiology team and senior interventionist colleagues as required.
  • To participate in and continue to develop the Congenital Cardiology Interventionist service, working with existing team of paediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, surgeons, intensivists and anaesthetists.

Main duties of the job

  • On-Call Cover Paediatric Cardiology rota currently 1 in 9 but may change with service changes in the future.
  • Consultant of the week duties (currently 1 week in 9) but this may be less with future service developments
  • Supervise and train junior medical staff in all aspects of congenital heart disease.
  • Work to help deliver the NHSE Congenital Heart Disease Standards & Specifications.
  • To undertake outpatient duties for paediatric cardiology in the EMCHC outpatients department.
  • To undertake outpatient duties for paediatric cardiology in one or more of the East Midlands Network Hospitals.
  • Participate in the Congenital Heart Disease Network events and teaching.
  • To encourage a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of patients.
  • Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
  • To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
  • To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7591909-W&C

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) located at Glenfield Hospital for the adult service and the Leicester Royal Infirmary for the paediatric service, and sits within the Womens and Childrens Clinical Management Group.

It is a multidisciplinary service dedicated to the management of patients of all ages with congenital heart disease for the whole of the East Midlands, i.e. Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, South Derbyshire, most of Lincolnshire, West Cambridgeshire (Peterborough), Northamptonshire, and parts of Warwickshire.

The collaboration of colleagues from paediatric and adult congenital cardiology, congenital cardiac surgery and paediatric intensive care to form a single seamless service has resulted in a safe, productive and happy working environment to the benefit of our patients.

A full range of services are provided with the exception of transplantation. Cardiological services are delivered by 14 consultant cardiologists and include a full range of interventional procedures including PPVI, device closure of septal defects, PDAs and collaterals.

There is a well-developed electrophysiological, fetal and adult congenital service. Intensive Care is provided for children in a dedicated PICU which also accommodates paediatric ECMO patients.

There are 12 consultant paediatric intensivists, who also support the COMET transport service and ECMO service provision.

The Congenital Heart Service in Leicester has grown markedly over the last several years with major expansion in both medical and surgical activity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) located at Glenfield Hospital for the adult service and the Leicester Royal Infirmary for the paediatric service, and sits within the Womens and Childrens Clinical Management Group.

It is a multidisciplinary service dedicated to the management of patients of all ages with congenital heart disease for the whole of the East Midlands, i.e. Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, South Derbyshire, most of Lincolnshire, West Cambridgeshire (Peterborough), Northamptonshire, and parts of Warwickshire.

The collaboration of colleagues from paediatric and adult congenital cardiology, congenital cardiac surgery and paediatric intensive care to form a single seamless service has resulted in a safe, productive and happy working environment to the benefit of our patients.

A full range of services are provided with the exception of transplantation. Cardiological services are delivered by 14 consultant cardiologists and include a full range of interventional procedures including PPVI, device closure of septal defects, PDAs and collaterals.

There is a well-developed electrophysiological, fetal and adult congenital service. Intensive Care is provided for children in a dedicated PICU which also accommodates paediatric ECMO patients.

There are 12 consultant paediatric intensivists, who also support the COMET transport service and ECMO service provision.

The Congenital Heart Service in Leicester has grown markedly over the last several years with major expansion in both medical and surgical activity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMB BS or Equivalent
  • oFull GMC Registration
  • oFully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date

Experience

Essential

  • oCongenital Cardiology Interventionist competency
  • oExcellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan

Desirable

  • oEvidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Communication Skills

Essential

  • oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding

Desirable

  • oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

  • oExperience of quality improvement work and audit
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMB BS or Equivalent
  • oFull GMC Registration
  • oFully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date

Experience

Essential

  • oCongenital Cardiology Interventionist competency
  • oExcellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan

Desirable

  • oEvidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Communication Skills

Essential

  • oTo be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding

Desirable

  • oHigh standard of presentation both written and verbal

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

  • oExperience of quality improvement work and audit

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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Sahiba Kalsi

sahiba.kalsi1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7591909-W&C

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW


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