Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Greater London is offering a position as a Cardiology Junior Clinical Fellow. The role entails managing cardiology patients under Consultant supervision while gaining valuable experience in various outpatient clinics and procedures. You will be part of a supportive team and engage in 24/7 medical care. The position includes opportunities for professional growth, flexible working benefits, and educational responsibilities, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Doctors working at F2 to pre-ST3 level with core training.
• Experience in cardiology preferred for role development.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients on cardiology wards under Consultant supervision.
• Participate in a 1 in 13 on-call rota including nights.
• Develop procedural skills such as cannulation and echocardiography.
• Provide teaching for undergraduates and postgraduates.

Skills

Full MRCP

Procedural skills development

Echocardiography

Communication

Education

Relevant medical degree

Job description

Overview

This Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s Cardiology Junior Clinical Fellow post is primarily located at Hammersmith Hospital. The Cardiology Department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides a tertiary cardiology service for the London North West Region. A full range of cardiac services are provided including coronary care unit, cardiac catheterisation with complex coronary and structural intervention, complex pacing, electrophysiological studies and ablation, syncope services, advanced echocardiography, cardiac MRI, CT and nuclear imaging. The department also includes a tertiary Pulmonary Hypertension service. We maintain a 24/7 primary angioplasty and primary arrhythmia service. 43 cardiology consultants work at the trust across various cardiology sub-specialties.

The post‑holder will be one of 13 doctors working on a resident rota, ranging from F2 to pre‑ST3 trainees who have completed core training and hold relevant membership (e.g., MRCP). Typical post‑holders fall into two seniority levels: those who have completed intermediate medical training, hold full MRCP, and seek Cardiology experience before applying for a Cardiology NTN or a specialty with significant cardiovascular focus (acute medicine, ICM, EM, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine); and those at F3–ST2 level seeking Cardiology experience for future career development.

The role involves day‑to‑day management of patients on the Hammersmith Hospital cardiology wards (coronary care unit, cardiology ward, heart assessment centre, cardiac day ward, cardio‑geriatrics ward) under Consultant supervision. Post‑holders will gain experience in general and specialist Cardiology outpatient clinics such as electrophysiology, pulmonary hypertension, structural intervention, and syncope. Senior medical support is available 24/7, with on‑site Cardiology and Medical SpRs at all times including bank holidays.

Development of procedural skills will be encouraged, including central line insertion, arterial cannulation in unstable patients, ultrasound‑guided vascular access, and echocardiography. Those without previous echo experience may complete FEEL accreditation under consultant supervision; those with experience may begin a British Society of Echocardiography logbook.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Clinical Duties

• Provide high‑quality care to patients across all cardiology inpatient areas (CCU, cardiology ward, heart assessment centre, cardiac day ward, cardio‑geriatrics ward).
• Participate in a 1 in 13 on‑call rota, including long days, weekends, and nights.
• Ensure timely attendance to all direct clinical care activities.
• Involve patients in decisions about their care and respond appropriately to their views.
• Work under continuous senior supervision, including 24/7 on‑site cardiology and medical SpRs.

Procedural Skills Development

• Central venous catheterisation
• Peripheral arterial cannulation in haemodynamically compromised patients
• Ultrasound‑guided vascular access
• Echocardiography (with opportunity for FEEL accreditation or BSE logbook development depending on prior experience)

Teaching Responsibilities

Provide undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the department.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026