Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading regional children's hospital seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology for a part-time, fixed-term role. Applicants are required to have an MBBS or equivalent, a minimum of two years of foundation training, and significant paediatric experience. This position promises invaluable experience and duties include registrar responsibilities and on-call commitments. The role is based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, and encourages diverse applications reflecting the local population.

Qualifications

• Must possess full registration with the GMC.
• Completed at least two years of foundation training.
• Three years of paediatric experience required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake registrar duties in Paediatric Cardiology.
• Maintain 1:8 on-call commitments.
• Gain invaluable clinical experience in a regional Children's Hospital.

Skills

Clinical experience in paediatrics

Effective communication in English

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPCH or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology (ST3+)

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust seeks applicants for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology either for a fellow in training – or for experienced fellows looking for advanced experience in a subject of their choice, based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The post is offered for a period of 6 months from the date of appointment for the candidate.

Main Duties

This post will provide the successful applicant with invaluable experience of a high standard, in a regional Children's Hospital with strong teaching and research links. The post-holder will undertake registrar duties in Paediatric Cardiology at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and will undertake 1:8 on call commitments.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must possess an MBBS or equivalent and have completed at least two years of foundation training or equivalent, and three years of paediatric experience. Ideally they should have MRCPCH or equivalent and be able to undertake echocardiography. They must have a licence to practice in the UK, with experience in paediatrics, preferably in the UK and in paediatric cardiology. Non‑UK graduates must provide written confirmation of appropriate knowledge, training, language and experience.

About Us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award‑winning trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we are meeting our pledge.

Job Details

Date posted: 04 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year pro‑rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 387‑WC1338‑DF

Job locations: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudling St, Bristol, BS2 8HW

Person Specification – Knowledge and Experience

• Previous clinical experience of paediatrics and paediatric cardiology
• Full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated foundation programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice

Person Specification – Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English, or have achieved the following scores in the IELTS: Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.

Person Specification – Additional Aptitudes

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Fit to practise safely
• Respecting Everyone
• Embracing Change
• Recognising Success
• Working Together

Person Specification – Desirable

• Have worked in the UK

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCPCH or equivalent medical qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here for criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudling St, Bristol, BS2 8HW

Employer's website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/