Trust Grade Registrar in Cardiology

Trust Grade Registrar in Cardiology

Closing date: 28 July 2026

Employer: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Department: Cardiology

Location: Kettering General Hospital

Essential experience: minimum 2 years within General Medicine, full MRCP (including PACES). Previous cardiology experience at registrar level is essential.

Although this position is not recognised for Training by the Postgraduate Deanery, successful applicants will be given equivalent training opportunities to Specialty Trainees.

The Department of Cardiology is committed to high quality, patient‑centred care. The successful candidate will be an exceptional and highly motivated individual and will participate in the Cardiology rota at the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be assigned a supervisor from the beginning and will receive training in cardiac imaging, bradycardia pacing and coronary angiography (depending on experience/competence) over a two‑year period. They will receive full exposure to both elective and non‑elective cardiology.

Participation in 1 in 8 Cardiology middle grade on‑call rota.

The appointee will be encouraged to undertake research and audit, attend regional and national educational meetings, and actively participate in our educational programme of teaching under‑ and postgraduates.

Employment and Equality

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Qualifications

• 3 years at SHO level (F2/CT equivalent)
• Full MRCP completed
• Supervision of FY1/FY2
• 1 year at Registrar level
• GMC Registration

Skills / Experience

• Experience in cardiology (at Registrar level)
• Competency in Echocardiography
• Understanding of audit and commitment to personal and departmental audit
• Evidence of quality improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire