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

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Cardiology to join their expanding Heart Failure service. This role offers a unique opportunity for subspecialty training and aims to equip the post-holder with the necessary experience to apply for a consultant position. The fellowship is aligned with the latest training objectives and provides a supportive environment with a focus on advanced patient care. Candidates should be prepared for a full-time commitment and must meet specific registration and training criteria. This is an exciting chance to contribute to a leading healthcare institution while developing your career in cardiology.

Qualifications

• Must hold MRCP and have completed ST6 level training.
• Demonstrable English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialty training in Adult Heart Failure.
• Lead a service in Adult Heart Failure as a consultant.

Skills

MRCP

English Communication Skills

Education

Completion of Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level

Job description

Job summary

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 hospitalized 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 fulfill 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:

1. MRCP
2. Completion of Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level, having passed the associated competencies

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

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

About us

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.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5087

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Job description

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

Person Specification

Shortlistable Essential

• Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current 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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk