Locum Consultant Cardiologist
Locum Consultant Cardiologist
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a committed and ambitious clinician to join the NHS Lanarkshire Cardiology Service based at University Hospital Wishaw. The successful candidate will join a well\-established and supportive team of cardiologists delivering high\-quality inpatient and outpatient care across NHS Lanarkshire.
Cardiology services are provided across all three acute hospital sites within NHS Lanarkshire and encompass inpatient cardiology care, outpatient clinics, specialist cardiac investigations, heart failure services, cardiac imaging and involvement in the acute and general medical take. The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development of cardiology services and support improvements in patient pathways, access and clinical outcomes.
University Hospital Wishaw is home to a busy Cardiology Unit, including Coronary Care Unit (CCU), inpatient cardiology wards and a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. The department benefits from close multidisciplinary working with specialist nurses, cardiac physiologists, advanced practitioners and administrative support teams. There are opportunities to develop subspecialty interests in line with service requirements and the successful candidate's expertise.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery of acute cardiology services, inpatient care, outpatient clinics and specialist cardiac services. Participation in the general medical on\-call rota will be required in line with departmental arrangements.
The job is offered as a full\-time post on a 10 PA basis, with a provisional allocation of 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) sessions, subject to agreement and approval of the final job plan. Applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full\-time.
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non\-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well\-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research \& Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well\-developed ideas for improving services and able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research \& Development.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Dawn Henderson, Service Manager by email in the first instance: Dawn.Henderson2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For any application queries, please contact Nicole Lennon on: Medical.dentalSAS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
Interview Date: 1st July 2026
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