Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology / Cardiac Electrophysiology | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Wolverhampton is seeking a medical professional to join their cardiology team. The role involves providing inpatient care, participating in outpatient clinics, and exposure to catheter lab procedures. The ideal candidate will work on a rota including on-call duties and will benefit from flexible working arrangements. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to varied and meaningful healthcare services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient clinics and catheter laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of echo cardiography and primary PCI services.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for cardiology patients.
• Participate on the on-call rota, ensuring 24/7 service.
• Contribute to medical audits and research.

Job description

The post holder will work in the cardiology department, being an integral member of the cardiology and cardiothoracic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ward support as a ‘middle grade of the week’ role, working alongside the consultant of the week to provide inpatient care for cardiology patients. They will also gain experience in outpatient clinics as well as exposure to catheter laboratory procedures (including coronary angiography and pacemaker insertion) and echocardiography. The post holder will participate on the on-call rota, which is currently a 1:12 full shift system, including the provision of a 24/7 primary PCI service to Wolverhampton and the surrounding regions.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve. We aim to build a workforce that helps us fulfill our values, improve patient care, and address healthcare challenges of tomorrow. We believe that diversity of thinking and lived experience enriches our organization and enhances compassionate care.

We are proud to be rated as “Good” by CQC and have received awards such as The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust offers a supportive working environment with flexible working arrangements, and we consider all flexible work requests.

General Responsibilities

1. Participate in the department’s rota, providing cover for colleagues’ leave.
2. Contribute to medical audits and research as appropriate.
3. Ensure clinical governance requirements are met.
4. Maintain adequate communication channels for hospital staff involved in patient care.

Junior Medical Staff

1. Work with Consultants and senior colleagues in supervising junior medical staff.

Management & Service Development

1. Optimize departmental staffing and resources for maximum efficiency.
2. Follow Trust policies and procedures, including management and financial directives.

Clinical Governance

Ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements.

Health & Safety

1. Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
2. Report and manage hazards appropriately.

Any Other Duties

Perform other duties as deemed appropriate.

This advert closes on Friday 8 Aug 2025.