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

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 email [email protected] or on 02392 286000 Ext 3637.

Please see attached JD, Job Plan, Additional Information (Pending Royal College Approval)

Interview Date: 2nd July 2025

Qualifications

• 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

Clinical Experience

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months) or CESR
• Evidence of appropriate experience in Coronary Intervention

Clinical Skills

• Demonstrable skills and experience in General cardiology and Coronary Intervention
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality.

Other

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.