Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Coronary Intervention at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Candidates must hold a CCT in cardiology or be within six months of their CCT date at interview and be fully trained in performing Coronary Intervention.
Our Trust is one of the largest and busiest in the UK and we provide cardiology services to a catchment of c. 1,000,000.
This is a 10 PA post. As well as performing coronary intervention and contributing to the Primary PCI on call service there will be a contribution to general cardiology duties including ward work, clinics and Advice and Guidance. The post holder will be strongly encouraged to develop the academic potential of the service to support our new Medical School, to promote an academic ethos amongst all staff and where appropriate to carry out and encourage research projects.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Alex Hobson, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Director, via emailalex.hobson@porthosp.nhs.ukor on 02392 286000 Ext 3637.
Interview Date: 2nd July 2025
Main duties of the job
Grade: Consultant
Department: Cardiology
Reports to: Cardiology Clinical Director
Please refer to the attached information.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grade: Consultant
Department: Cardiology
Reports to: Cardiology Clinical Director
Please refer to the attached documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Grade: Consultant
Department: Cardiology
Reports to: Cardiology Clinical Director
Please refer to the attached documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in Cardiology
- The post holder should hold the MRCP UK or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher Degree, e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months) or CESR
- Evidence of appropriate experience in Coronary Intervention
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher professional training in Cardiology
- The post holder should hold the MRCP UK or an equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- An appropriate higher Degree, e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months) or CESR
- Evidence of appropriate experience in Coronary Intervention
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.
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.
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).
