Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in LSD and Cardiomyopathies in Systemic Diseases (CISD)

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

Consultant in Lysosomal Storage Disorders and Cardiomyopathies in Systemic Diseases (CISD).

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant with expertise in Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) and Cardiomyopathies in Systemic Diseases (CISD) to join the internationally recognised Lysosomal Storage Disorders Unit (LSDU).

This is a rare opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading centres for rare metabolic disease, delivering unique, integrated, consultant-led care for adults with LSDs and related cardiomyopathies.

We are seeking a clinician with a strong background in:

Lysosomal storage disorders and related rare cardiomyopathies

Cardiology, including expertise in CMR reporting

Delivering high-quality patient-centred care

An enthusiasm for advancing clinical services and research in rare diseases.

Main duties of the job

Lead in the care of adults with lysosomal storage disorders and related cardiomyopathies.

Contribute to specialist clinics, national and cross-centre MDTs, and cardiac MRI (CMR) reporting.

Collaborate with expert teams across cardiology, genetics, nephrology, neurology, respiratory, orthopaedics, and other specialties.

Support research, audit, governance, teaching, and service development.

Help shape national pathways of care and contribute to guideline development.

We offer:

A dynamic, expanding multidisciplinary environment with tailored mentoring and professional development

Opportunities to teach within national programmes and engage in cutting-edge research

The chance to join a service renowned for innovation, "one-stop" care, and clinical excellence

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London Weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7898561

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • CCT or equivalent in general medicine or cardiology with a strong interest in lysosomal disorders or interview within 6 months of CCT date

Desirable

  • MD or PhD
  • Outstanding research record

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in general clinical medicine, cardiology and experience in lysosomal disorders

Desirable

  • Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
  • Experience in reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Strong teaching skills and experience
  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • CCT or equivalent in general medicine or cardiology with a strong interest in lysosomal disorders or interview within 6 months of CCT date

Desirable

  • MD or PhD
  • Outstanding research record

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in general clinical medicine, cardiology and experience in lysosomal disorders

Desirable

  • Experience in integrated care service development and delivery
  • Experience in reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Strong teaching skills and experience
  • Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead, Lysosomal Storage Disorders Unit

Uma Ramaswami

uma.ramaswami@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London Weighting

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7898561

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG


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