Results of the British Cardiac Society survey of UK cardiologists (census date 30 September 2005)
| England | Scotland | Wales | N Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Responsible for unselected general medical take. | ||||
| Number of cardiologists in post on 30 September 2005 (no/million population) | 755 (15.1) | 78 (15.6) | 43 (14.3) | 25 (14.7) |
| Appointments made within the past 3 years | 180 (25%) | 12 (15%) | 11 (25%) | 4 (16%) |
| Long-term vacancies (unfilled for >3 months) | 73 (9.6%) | 11 (14%) | 5 (11.6%) | 5 (20%) |
| Number (%) with general medical duties* | 302 (40%) | 33 (42%) | 28 (65%) | 4 (16%) |
| Number (%) with academic/university duties | 63 (8.3%) | 10 (13%) | 1 (2%) | 2 (10%) |