Clinical Fellow Hypertension Fixed term | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a motivated physician for a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow position specializing in Hypertension. This role involves managing new patients in outpatient clinics and engaging in clinical audits and research. Ideal for those aiming for a career in cardiology, endocrinology, or nephrology, with comprehensive support from a multidisciplinary team. Join us to make a significant impact in patient care and personal development.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Motivated physician with experience in clinical settings.
• Ability to manage new patient referrals in outpatient clinics.
• Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Manage new patients referred to the hypertension outpatient clinics.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Gain exposure to investigation and management of secondary hypertension.

Skills

Management of hypertensive disorders

Clinical audit participation

Quality improvement projects

Education

Post IMT/ST3+ level or equivalent

Job description

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated physician to join our department as a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) specialising in Hypertension. This is a full-time, fixed-term position designed for doctors at Post IMT/ST3+ level or equivalent who wish to gain focused experience in the assessment and management of hypertensive disorders within a supportive environment. The primary focus of the role involves managing new patients referred to the specialist hypertension outpatient clinics, working under consultant supervision.

The Diabetes and Endocrine department at Nottingham University Hospitals provides a comprehensive range of services for patients. The Hypertension service is a core component of the department, managing referrals from primary care and other secondary care specialties. It comprises specialist outpatient clinics focused on the management of complex, resistant, and secondary hypertension, supported by a dedicated team including Consultant Physicians, Specialist Nurses, and Pharmacists.

The role includes dedicated Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time, with 1 Programmed Activities (PAs) specifically allocated for participation in clinical audit, quality improvement projects (QIP), and/or clinical research relevant to the service. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have valuable opportunities to engage with the Trust’s Adrenal Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), gaining exposure to the investigation and management of secondary causes of hypertension. This post provides an excellent platform for career development for individuals aspiring towards a specialist career in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Hypertension or related fields.

With over 19,000 we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

For full details of the job description and job plan please see attached job description for full details.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Aug 2025