Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Cardiology (Heart Failure)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Cardiology focused on Heart Failure. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain subspecialty training, aligning with the latest Cardiology curriculum. The position is designed to equip the post-holder with the necessary skills and experience to lead a service in Adult Heart Failure. With no out-of-hours on-call or weekend cover, this role promises a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to a vital area of patient care. If you're passionate about advancing your career in cardiology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria include MRCP and GMC registration.
• Demonstrable skills in effective medical communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialty training in Adult Heart Failure.
• Align training with Cardiology 2022 Curriculum objectives.

Skills

MRCP

Clinical Communication

Heart Failure Management

Education

Completion of Specialty Registrar Training

Full Registration with GMC

Job description

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Cardiology (Heart Failure) at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available from 05 November 2025 until 01 September 2026.

The Heart Failure service has expanded in recent years to include four Heart Failure consultants and five WTE Heart Failure nurses, providing Rapid Access outpatient clinics, ambulatory services (intravenous diuretics, iron infusion, drug titration), virtual ward reviews and In reach services for hospitalised patients with heart failure, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies including complex pacing.

There is no General Medicine component to this post. There is no out-of-hours on-call or weekend cover associated with this post.

Main duties of the job

This post has been created to provide subspecialty training in Adult Heart Failure. The aim is to provide the opportunity for the post-holder to fulfil the training objectives set out by the Joint Committee for Higher Medical Training and by Health Education England. The fellowship is aligned to the specialty CiPs in the Cardiology 2022 Curriculum and will provide the experience required to apply for a consultant position and to lead a service in Adult Heart Failure.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria;

MRCP Completion of Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level, having passed the associated competencies Please note that these posts donotcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Peter Pugh

Job title: Specialty Lead for Cardiology

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01223 349147

Additional contact information:Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Peter Pugh, Specialty Lead for Cardiology (01223 349147;[e-mail]) or to Dr Unni Krishnan, Training Lead for Cardiology (01223 349147;[e-mail])