Job summary Consultant Cardiologist Permanent 10 Programmed Activities Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Cardiologist (full-time, 10PA) with a specialist interest in Echocardiography (Stress Echo and TOE) and Valve Disease, with active participation in the local Infective Endocarditis MDT. Expertise in cardiovascular cross-sectional imaging, including CT coronary angiography and cardiac MRI, would be welcomed. The successful applicant will play a key role in expanding Cardiology services across the Trust and will join a team of 11 Consultant Cardiologists at Aintree Hospital, delivering comprehensive cardiac care to patients across the Trust. Aintree Hospital serves a catchment area of approximately 330,000 to 350,000 people, covering North Liverpool, Sefton Borough, and parts of Knowsley, including Kirkby. The hospital is part of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with other hospitals in Liverpool and the surrounding areas to provide specialist care and shared services. Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council, hold a licence to practice, and have membership of the Royal College of Physicians UK (or equivalent). They should be listed on the Specialist Register for Cardiology or be eligible for registration within six months of the appointment date. Main duties of the job The appointee, together with their colleagues at the Aintree site will have a commitment to the provision of cardiology services. The appointee is responsible for the continued development and expansion of their sub speciality interest and will be expected to work closely with the rest of the Consultants. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivery several aspects within the Cardiology Service. Sessions will be available to support stress echo cardiography/TOE and conventional coronary angiograph with an interest in Valve Disease. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf Follow us on Social Media: Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers Instagram - LUHFTcareers Twitter - LUHFTcareers Date posted 19 March 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 287-AMED-31-25-B Job locations Aintree University Hospitals Longmoor Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities HOSPITAL/LOCATION TYPE OF WORK MONDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round TUESDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round WEDNESDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round THURSDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round Ff Ff FRIDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round On ward weeks (6 weeks/year) HOSPITAL/LOCATION TYPE OF WORK MONDAY AM Aintree Ward round Advice and Guidance (A&G) PM Aintree Ward round A&G TUESDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G WEDNESDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G THURSDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G FRIDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G Off ward weeks (30 weeks/year) HOSPITAL/LOCATION TYPE OF WORK MONDAY AM Aintree Admin PM Aintree OPD Clinic TUESDAY AM Aintree SPA PM Aintree Specialty session WEDNESDAY AM Aintree RAS Triage PM Aintree Specialty session THURSDAY AM Aintree OPD Clinic PM Aintree Research / Audit Fri FRIDAY AM Aintree MDT PM Aintree Educational supervision On Call commitments The current rota runs at 1 in 11 for ACCU with out of hours cover on a weekly basis (6 weeks a year). At the weekend, the Consultant will carry out the ACCU (one ward round) and post-take ward rounds on ward 8. The total number of patients seen daily and at the weekends can be variable (14- 22 patients). On call weeks (6 weeks/year), also includes 1 PA as SPA Job description Job responsibilities HOSPITAL/LOCATION TYPE OF WORK MONDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round TUESDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round WEDNESDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round THURSDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round Ff Ff FRIDAY AM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round PM Aintree ACCU ward round PTWR in ED round On ward weeks (6 weeks/year) HOSPITAL/LOCATION TYPE OF WORK MONDAY AM Aintree Ward round Advice and Guidance (A&G) PM Aintree Ward round A&G TUESDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G WEDNESDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G THURSDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G FRIDAY AM Aintree Ward round A&G PM Aintree Ward round A&G Off ward weeks (30 weeks/year) HOSPITAL/LOCATION TYPE OF WORK MONDAY AM Aintree Admin PM Aintree OPD Clinic TUESDAY AM Aintree SPA PM Aintree Specialty session WEDNESDAY AM Aintree RAS Triage PM Aintree Specialty session THURSDAY AM Aintree OPD Clinic PM Aintree Research / Audit Fri FRIDAY AM Aintree MDT PM Aintree Educational supervision On Call commitments The current rota runs at 1 in 11 for ACCU with out of hours cover on a weekly basis (6 weeks a year). At the weekend, the Consultant will carry out the ACCU (one ward round) and post-take ward rounds on ward 8. The total number of patients seen daily and at the weekends can be variable (14- 22 patients). On call weeks (6 weeks/year), also includes 1 PA as SPA Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP or equivalent Full registration with GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) - CESR or - European Community Rights Signed off for sub speciality interest Desirable Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree Experience Essential Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT. Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior SpR level for a reasonable period of time. Expertise in sub speciality field Desirable Previous Fellowships or extended training Teaching experience Relevant experience in NHS organisation and undertaking audit Other Essential Research and publications relevant to post Desirable Presentations at National and International Meetings Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP or equivalent Full registration with GMC Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) - CESR or - European Community Rights Signed off for sub speciality interest Desirable Higher research degree or in the process of obtaining a higher research degree Experience Essential Wide experience in elective and emergency Cardiology in the UK up to the standard expected of CCT. Evidence of practice at consultant or sub-consultant, senior SpR level for a reasonable period of time. Expertise in sub speciality field Desirable Previous Fellowships or extended training Teaching experience Relevant experience in NHS organisation and undertaking audit Other Essential Research and publications relevant to post Desirable Presentations at National and International Meetings 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Aintree University Hospitals Longmoor Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)