Interventional Cardiology Clinical Fellow ST8

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Worcester is seeking a Clinical Fellow at ST8 level in interventional cardiology for a 12-month fixed-term position. The ideal candidate should have significant cardiology experience and PCI training, alongside responsibilities in clinical sessions and trial recruitment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced skills in a supportive environment, with prospects for teaching and research involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years cardiology experience required.
• At least basic PCI experience needed.
• Completion of specialist training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 8 clinical sessions in the cardiac catheter lab.
• Participate in recruitment for clinical trials.
• Assisting consultants with procedures.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work as a multidisciplinary team member

Enquiring, critical approach to work

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP (full)

ALS provider

Eligible for full GMC registration

Job description

Applications are invited for a clinical Fellow ST8 level post, offered by the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This is a fixed‑term post for 12 months, commencing Feb/March 2026.

Main duties of the job

As an Interventional Cardiology Clinical Fellow, you will receive advanced PCI training and also be involved in the recruitment to current interventional cardiology trials. The post would ideally suit a candidate approaching the end of an accredited Cardiology training programme or post CCT or equivalent. They should have a minimum of five years cardiology experience and at least basic PCI experience.

There will be 8 clinical sessions within the Cardiac Catheter lab, 1 emergency clinic and a dedicated administration session.

Enquiries and informal visits can be arranged by contacting Dr Routledge on [e-mail].

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester. Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.

Values

• Being open and honest
• Ensuring people feel cared for
• Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation – this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex‑positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Cardiac Catheter Lab – 8 sessions per week
• PCI on‑call approx. 1:7
• 1 emergency clinic per week
• Assisting the consultant with relevant procedures and investigations, with a view to becoming an independent operator
• Maintaining a training portfolio and logbook of procedures where applicable
• Attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings
• Participation in recruitment and data management for clinical trials/audit projects
• Participation in Mortality & Morbidity case reviews
• Teaching of junior cardiology trainees

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP (full)
• ALS provider
• Eligible for full GMC registration with Licence to Practise at the time of appointment

Desirable

• Completion of specialist training and entry onto GMC specialist register in Cardiology.

Other requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when undertaking non‑resident on‑call duties
• Workplace Health Clearance by time of appointment
• Access to transport and ability to travel across hospital sites

Management and administrative experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit

Desirable

• Ability to use evidence‑based and clinical audit to support decision making

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work antisocial hours

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Research experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer‑reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years full‑time or equivalent postgraduate training, at least 2 years of which will be in a Cardiology training programme and have completed it or be near completion
• At least 5 years clinical experience within Cardiology
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty and sufficient experience
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Teaching experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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