Northampton General Hospital

Locum Consultant Cardiologist | Interest in Coronary Intervention

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and highly motivated individual to join a cohesive team of Cardiologists at University Hospitalsof Northamptonshire (UHN) which is based at both Kettering General Hospital (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital (NGH) in a NHSlocum appointment initially. University Hospitals Northamptonshire has stated ambitions to expand and fund Cardiology towardsbecoming a nationally recognized centre of excellence, with a major capital investment in the form of a new, dedicated cardiac MRIscanner already operational at KGH.

Main duties of the job

The post is a fixed term locum NHS postappointments for Consultant in Cardiology with interest in coronary intervention. The appointee will join a team of Cardiology consultants across UHN. Roles and responsibilities are attached in the document.

About us

UHN is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7550804

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • MD, PhD
  • Inclusion on Specialist Register or to be within receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in General Medicine and Respiratory
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for patients

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working at consultant level

Teaching and Research

Essential

  • Actively encourages research with junior and other MDT staff
  • Experience of participating in clinical audit and clinical research
  • Experience in organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Presentations at national and international meetings

Qualities

Essential

  • Be able to listen and communicate effectively to patients, relatives and staff.
  • Be able to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Have organisational and management ability.
  • Be prepared to work in collaboration with colleagues in the NHS and other agencies.
  • Ability to apply research outcomes.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate a willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities1
  • Experience of service development
  • Development and implementing clinical guidelines
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Desirable

  • MD, PhD
  • Inclusion on Specialist Register or to be within receipt of CCT within 6 months of interview.

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in General Medicine and Respiratory
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for patients

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working at consultant level

Teaching and Research

Essential

  • Actively encourages research with junior and other MDT staff
  • Experience of participating in clinical audit and clinical research
  • Experience in organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Presentations at national and international meetings

Qualities

Essential

  • Be able to listen and communicate effectively to patients, relatives and staff.
  • Be able to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Have organisational and management ability.
  • Be prepared to work in collaboration with colleagues in the NHS and other agencies.
  • Ability to apply research outcomes.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate a willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities1
  • Experience of service development
  • Development and implementing clinical guidelines

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cardiology Lead & Consultant

Dr Prashanth Raju

prashanth.raju1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7550804

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ


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