Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Rhyl, Wales, United Kingdom

7/12/2025

Job Overview

Applications are invited for this post based at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. This post joins eight other full-time Consultant Cardiologists. The department has an ethos of strong teamwork through which each consultant takes ownership of their patients but seeks specialist advice from within the team or externally whenever they require. They also work closely with the Allied Health Professionals at each stage of the Patient Pathway. The post holder will therefore share in general cardiology inpatient and outpatient care and will participate in the non-interventional acute cardiology rota.

Although the department is part of the Acute Medical Directorate the cardiologists have no commitment to general medicine.

The post is based at the North Wales Cardiac Centre (NWCC) at Glan Clwyd Hospital which has responsibilities for patients across the Health Board. It is staffed by consultant cardiologists based in all three District General Hospitals along with consultants from radiology providing cardiac intervention and imaging. This post will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions using minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, and cardiac catheterization
• Perform emergency interventions for acute cardiac events like heart attacks, including procedures to restore blood flow and stabilize patients in critical condition
• Interpret advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostics, including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and pressure wire assessments to guide treatment decisions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex cases, provide follow-up care, and determine when surgical intervention or ongoing medical therapy is needed
• Provide a general inpatient and outpatient cardiology service supported by other members of the department.
  
  

In addition, the post holder will contribute to

• Invasive cardiology on-call
• Additional subspecialist roles according to their qualifications and the needs of service
• Local and regional cardiology service management
• Professional supervision and teaching of junior medical staff.
• Contributions to local undergraduate and postgraduate activity.
• Participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and clinical governance activities on a local, Health Board and All Wales basis.
• Development of research and professional interests.
  
  

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Dr Chetan Upadhyaya, Consultant Cardiologist via [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GMC full registration
• GMC Specialist Register in Cardiology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
• MRCP
• ALS Provider or instructor
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree
  
  

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Written record on training and experience in all aspects of PCI including primary PCI, pressure wire and IVUS to STC 2010 Level C
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of PCI and general cardiology patients
• Competent in assessment and management of critically ill patients
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Interventional Fellowship
• A subspecialist interest within PCI
• Currently practising in a primary PCI centre
  
  

Essential Criteria

Management and Administrative Experience

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the Cardiology Service
• Ability to innovate and introduce modern working practices
• Ability to work effectively with and influence medical colleagues
• Ability and willingness to work within the Health Board and NHS performance framework and targets
• Familiarity with NHS and Welsh health service
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Management Experience
  
  

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in teaching and training
• Undergraduate teaching experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• A diploma in Medical teaching
  
  

Research/Audit Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of research in cardiology
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Completed audit of clinical work
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Peer -reviewed publications
• Ongoing research interest
• Successful research grant applications