Locum Consultant Cardiologist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Cardiology team as a Locum Consultant Cardiologist at Yeovil District Hospital, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This post is to provide maternity leave cover and offers a unique chance to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with access to cutting-edge facilities and a wide range of subspecialty services.

The successful applicant will be based at Yeovil, contributing to general cardiology inpatient and outpatient care, with the opportunity to develop subspecialty interests aligned with service needs. The role includes ward rounds, outpatient clinics, MDT participation, and teaching of junior medical staff.

This post offers a flexible and supportive working environment, with a job plan tailored to the successful candidate's skills and interests.

Main duties of the job

Provide general cardiology inpatient and outpatient care

Conduct ward rounds and outpatient clinics

Participate in MDTs and subspecialty clinics (depending on experience)

Supervise and teach junior medical staff

Engage in clinical governance and departmental administration

No acute medical on-call or weekend cover required

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.