Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

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.

Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Dr Geraint Morton, Clinical Director - [email protected]; Dr Brijesh Anantharam - Consultant Interventional Cardiologist - [email protected]; or other consultants in the Department

Closing Date: 31/08/26

AAC Panel Date: To be confirmed

Job Description

• 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.

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. 

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026