Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology for a 6-month post, based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The role includes undertaking registrar duties and 1:8 on-call commitments. Applicants should have an MB BS or equivalent, along with relevant paediatric experience. Ideal candidates will possess MRCPCH and a license to practice in the UK. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to excellent patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess MB BS or equivalent.
• Three years of paediatrics experience required.
• Must have license to practice in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake registrar duties in Paediatric Cardiology.
• 1:8 on call commitments.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Echocardiography

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Completed two years foundation course

Three years paediatrics experience

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake registrar duties in Paediatric Cardiology at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
• 1:8 on call commitments.

Qualifications

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

About UHBW

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 different 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. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

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 in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Terms

The post may be extended beyond the advertised time frame subject to satisfactory performance and availability of an on-going vacancy.

How to Apply / Details

For more details please refer to the Job Description.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025