Higher Clinical Fellow - Cardiology

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in England is looking for a registrar specializing in acute cardiovascular medicine to join their team. Located at Glenfield Hospital, this position involves caring for cardio-respiratory patients, supporting consultant-led rounds, and providing emergency care. The role offers initial 12-month contracts with salaries starting at £65,048, along with study leave and funding for training. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and a passion for cardiology.

Benefits

Study leave and allocated funding for training

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Special interest or training in acute cardiovascular medicine.

Responsibilities

• Look after patients with various general and specialist cardiology conditions.
• Provide acute emergency medical care for cardiovascular patients.
• Contribute to outpatient service for general cardiology.
• Support consultant-led ward rounds and Cath-lab sessions.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Assist in developing skills within a teaching trust.

Education

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Special interest or training in acute cardiovascular medicine

Job description

Overview

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is recruiting a registrar with a special interest in acute cardiovascular medicine. The post will be based at Glenfield Hospital, where approximately 60-80 cardio‑respiratory patients are admitted each day. The successful candidate will contribute to the outpatient service for general cardiology, support consultant‑led ward rounds and Cath‑lab sessions, and provide acute emergency medical care for cardiovascular patients.

Key responsibilities

• Look after patients with a variety of general and specialist cardiology conditions.
• Provide acute emergency medical care for cardiovascular patients.
• Contribute to the provision of the outpatient service for general cardiology.
• Support consultant‑led ward rounds and Cath‑lab sessions.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota.
• Assist in the development of clinical skills and experience within a teaching trust.

Key qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Special interest or training in acute cardiovascular medicine.

Contract & Salary

The post is available for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of contract extension. The basic salary is £65,048, in addition to allowances for out‑of‑hours on‑call duties. All Trust doctors are entitled to study leave and allocated funding for training and study.

Employment context

The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England, employing over 16,000 staff and providing services to 1 million people across Leicestershire and Rutland. With a focus on high‑quality care, a great workplace, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence, the Trust offers a supportive environment for staff development.