Advanced Training Fellow Cardiology

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an Advanced Training Fellow in Cardiology for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful candidate will gain experience in complex device implants and patient management, contributing to multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have an MBBS, MRCP, and relevant training experience in cardiology, along with a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Eligibility for entry to GMC Specialist Register.
• Experience in cardiology management in acute and chronic disease.
• Track record in teaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Pacemaker implantation for multiple device types.
• Assist with in-patient management under the device team.
• Contribute to MDT's and attend education programs.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Effective communication skills

Proficient handling of medical problems

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

ALS certification

MD/PhD

Tools

Basic skills in coronary angiography

ECG interpretation

Experience of cardiac MRI

Experience of cardiac CT

Job description

Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Advanced Training Fellow Cardiology

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Applications are invited for a post CCT fellow in devices, with an option to include either heart failure or ICC as an additional sub-specialty.

This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months and would suit a registrar with their CCT looking to further enhance their experience in devices including complex device implant, pacemaker lead extraction, sub-cutaneous ICD's, leadless devices and conduction system pacing.

In addition to cath lab work, there will be opportunities to provide outpatient clinics, support the care of inpatients under the devices team, and to attend and present at the devices and endocarditis MDT's.

Whilst there is no on-call commitment attached to this post, there will be opportunities to gain experience in general cardiology on-call (consultant level) in a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job will include:

Pacemaker implantation for bradycardia devices, CRT, ICD, CSP, and Micra devices. The department also has an extraction service that the successful candidate can be involved in

Assisting with in-patient management for patients under the care of the device team

Attending and contributing to MDT's

Attending formal cardiology education programmes and conferences as appropriate to level of seniority and training requirements

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the post of Advanced Training Fellow in Cardiology

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• ALS certification
• Eligibility for entry to GMC Specialist Register
• Eligibility for specialist registration with GMC via Certificate of completion of Training (CCT) or CESR
• MD/PHd
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Academic and extracurricular achievements

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• CMT rotation (or equivalent)
• Training post in cardiology
• Basic skills coronary angiography
• ECG interpretation
• Management of cardiology patients in acute and chronic disease
• Commitment to training and audit
• Track record in teaching and training
• BSE Accreditation in adult transthoracic
• Temporary pacemaker insertion
• Research experience
• Publications
• Experience of advanced heart failure training
• Experience of ICC
• Senior Fellows will have appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3.
• Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
• Experience of cardiac MRI
• Experience of cardiac CT

Sub-specialty interest

• Pacing and Devices
• Heart Failure
• Inherited Cardiac Conditions
• Electrophysiology

Skills

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Personal Characteristics

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.
• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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