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Consultant Cardiology

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Yeovil, BA21 4AT £109,725 – £145,478 a year Permanent Posted 21 August 2026 Apply by 10 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton

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Role description

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Cardiologist to join our team of 17 consultant cardiologists delivering countywide cardiology services. The post will be predominantly based at Yeovil District Hospital however there will be an expectation to work cross sites to support county wide service/working.

You will provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology care, support service development, and contribute to teaching, research and clinical governance activities within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting time to join the Trust, with significant investment in cardiology services, including the new Yeovil Diagnostic Centre and modern facilities across Somerset.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high quality General Cardiology services, including ward rounds on the ACCU and cardiology ward, alongside managing approximately three outpatient clinics per week and triaging referrals. You will play a key part in developing and improving inpatient pathways to enhance patient flow and reduce length of stay, while also delivering subspecialty clinics aligned with your expertise and the needs of the service. The post includes active involvement in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, as well as participation in clinical governance, audit, and research activities. We welcome applicants with any subspecialty interest; while an interest in imaging is desirable, it is not essential.

For full details please refer to the attached Job Description

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.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-DEAN-4490

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

See the Job Description for full role details. It also provides the complete role specification. Further information about responsibilities and expectations is included within the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC specialist registration (or within 6 months of CCT)
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent
  • Experience in general cardiology
  • Ability to independently manage diagnosis and care of cardiology patients
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
  • ALS provider

Desirable

  • MD/PhD

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience commitment and enthusiasm for cardiology.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical diagnosis and care of patients
  • Evidence of ability to mentor staff, both medical and nursing

Desirable

  • Other sub-speciality interest in imaging

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise clinical need
  • Ability to effectively organise oneself and own work
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit
  • Ability to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
  • Experience in wider aspects of patient care/service delivery (service design and networks)
  • Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
  • Ability to see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, be open and non-defensive, and maintain a sense of humour
  • Ability to use a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
  • Ability to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances
  • Able to operate effectively under pressure, cope with setbacks, be self-aware
  • Is well prepared, shows self-discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
  • Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
  • Car owner -- driver

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

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

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