Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

NHS; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Stevenage is seeking an ambitious physician with an interest in cardiology. The successful candidate will oversee both in-patient and out-patient care for heart patients, with comprehensive training in cardiology services. This full-time position offers a contract for 12 months with a competitive salary ranging from £65,048 to £73,992 annual. The ideal candidate should hold a current GMC license and have significant hospital service training.

Qualifications

• Experience of audit is essential.
• Fit to practice safely and aware of training needs.
• Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running cardiology services at Lister Hospital.
• Manage in-patient and out-patient cardiac patients.

Skills

Clinical governance engagement

Decision making

Leadership on patient safety

Supervision of peers

Education

Current GMC license

18 months hospital service

Commitment to specialty

Job description

Job Summary

This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious physician with a keen interest in cardiology, aiming for advancement at registrar level. Successful candidates will play a pivotal role in managing cardiology services at Lister Hospital, overseeing both in‑patient and out‑patient care for patients with diverse cardiac conditions. Comprehensive training in both invasive and non‑invasive cardiology is provided, along with active involvement in the cardiology registrar on‑call schedule. Experienced individuals may pursue specialised training in interventional (PCI and PPCI) or advanced imaging (CMR, stress echo, cardiac CT).

Responsibilities

• Assist in running cardiology services at Lister Hospital at registrar level.
• In‑patient and out‑patient management of cardiac patients with a variety of conditions.

About the Trust

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a range of general and specialist services. It employs around 6,000 staff and runs Lister Hospital, New Queen Elizabeth II, Hertford County, and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

Working Pattern & Details

Date posted: 28 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor – other
Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 per annum
Contract: Fixed term 12 months
Employment pattern: Full‑time

Location

Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB – Lister Hospital

Person Specification

• Knowledge (Essential): Experience of audit
• Qualification/Training (Essential):
  • Hold current licence to practice from the GMC.
  • At least 18 months hospital service at core level or higher grade, including at least 6 months in Cardiology.
  • Demonstrated interest and commitment to the specialty.
• Desirable:
  • College membership (MRCP) or equivalent.
  • Experience in echocardiography with BSE or equivalent accreditation.
  • NHS experience.
• Fitness to Practice (Essential):
  • Fit to practice safely and aware of training needs.
  • Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation.
• Skills (Essential):
  • Engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and learning from errors.
  • Situational awareness and good decision making.
  • Leadership on patient safety issues and driving practice change.
  • Experience supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues.
• Desirable:
  • Ability to teach clinical skills.
  • Experience organising educational activities.

Disclosure & Barred Service Check

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Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB