NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
256139 - Speciality Doctor – Cardiology
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Cardiology Speciality Doctor
Applications are invited for a dynamic and enthusiastic Cardiology Speciality Doctor to join our forward-thinking multidisciplinary Cardiology team in NHS Dumfries and Galloway, encompassing 4 Consultants, a Speciality Doctor (this post), Cardiology Nurse Specialists, Rehabilitation Team, Heart Failure Nurses, and Clinical Physiology team. The clinical team provides a broad range of cardiology services to a population of 148,000 across 2,500 square miles of Southwest Scotland. Sub-specialty interests can be discussed through contact with the Department, along with the potential to complete a portfolio pathway for CESR or to meet the requirements for Specialist Doctor status.
Location
Based in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, there is a full range of investigative and treatment facilities on-site, including:
- Treadmill exercise testing
- Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography with Doppler
- Facilities for stress echocardiography and 3-D imaging
- Tilt-testing
- Holter monitoring
- CT coronary angiography
About the Role
This is an exciting time to be joining the cardiology team. The successful applicant will be part of a team responsible for making changes to enhance our current service and make a significant contribution to key clinical changes in pathways and protocols.
About Dumfries
Dumfries is located in the South West of Scotland, famed for its high standard of local schools, college, university, and affordable housing. Dumfries and Galloway is a popular tourist resort for many outdoor activities, including:
- Golfing
- Walking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Indoor ice sports centre with nationally high-achieving skating teams
- Local yacht club
There are good transport links to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Newcastle.
Application Process
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- Assessment Form: Answer three questions to evidence why you are the ideal person for the job. This section times out after 30 minutes. Build your reply on a Word document and copy and paste into Jobtrain. Ensure your text does not exceed the maximum character limit.
- Submission: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
- Closing Date: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, a vacancy may close early due to the volume of applications. Do not delay in submitting your application.
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- Parking: Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.
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Disclosure Scotland: Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now see more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role, you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team.
Equality and Diversity: NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
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Public Protection: Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, including unborn babies, young people, and adults. All public protection legislation and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Additional Information for International Candidates
Right to Work in the United Kingdom: NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Work Visa: If you require a work visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website.
United Kingdom Registration: NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC, etc.).
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
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Sue Bryant, Cardiology Team Lead
- Direct dial: 01387 246246
- E-mail: sue.bryant@nhs.scot
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Aaron Jardine
- E-mail: aaron.jardine2@nhs.scot
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland, please visit our Work With Us web pages.
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