Consultant in Cardiology with interest in Heart Failure with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa note
Important: While this employer offers a Certificate of Sponsorship, applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer directly. UK immigration policies have changed recently, and not all candidates may qualify for sponsorship even if it’s available for the role.
Job Details
Company: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cumberland Infirmary/West Cumberland Hospital/Workington CDC
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 13 April 2026
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic cardiologist with an interest in Acute Heart Failure to join our team across the Trust, including our Community Diagnostic Centre in Workington. This post will support our existing team of interventional and non-interventional cardiologists who deliver both elective and urgent services, including 24/7 Primary PCI.
The role requires a commitment to a 1:6 weekend general cardiology on call, which includes coronary care ward rounds, cardiology ward reviews, and hospital referrals. While there is no commitment to Acute General Medicine, participation in a 1:9 Consultant Cardiologist of the week rota is required.
This position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic team of cardiologists delivering secondary Cardiology services to the North Cumbrian population. Our developing department provides cardiology services to approximately 320,000 people across both urban and rural areas.
Key Responsibilities
Main duties include but are not limited to:
- Providing Heart Failure clinics
- Participating in COW (Cardiology On-Call) as per rota
- Performing job planned clinics
- Teaching and educating Central Doctors on wards
- Contributing to MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings
- Triage referrals
- Contribute to 1:6 routine weekend work
- Traveling to Whitehaven Hospital and Workington CDC to cover service
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Valid Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register CCT/CESR
- Membership of the Royal College Physicians or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
Desirable Qualifications
- Higher medical degree
- BSE or equivalent training in trans thoracic echo
Essential Experience
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical Cardiology
Desirable Experience
- Experience in district general hospital practice
- Experience in the management of patients with Inherited Cardiac Conditions
- Experience of/Accreditation in cardiac CT or MRI
About the Organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our five key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Benefits
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
- 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working Scheme
- NHS Discounts*
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
- Excellent opportunities for development*
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Disclosure and Barring Service
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
- Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4-month period or a one-off payment.
- Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4-month period or a one-off payment.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
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, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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.
Important Information
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
Candidates who are successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
How to apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs website. When applying, please ensure you:
- Check your eligibility for UK work visas with the employer
- Gather all required documentation including proof of qualifications and experience
- Contact Dr Justin Barclay if you have any questions about the role or sponsorship
- Complete all sections of the application form thoroughly
- Submit your application before the closing date of 13 April 2026
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Dr Justin Barclay
Clinical Director for Cardiology
Email: justin.barclay@ncic.nhs.uk
Phone: 01228814034
Employer Website
For more information about North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, please visit: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
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