Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4 Level) in Cardiology

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks a registrar equivalent fellow in Cardiology at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role offers a one-year fixed-term post with training support aimed at aiding Cardiology career progression. Candidates must have core medical training, full MRCP (UK), and mid registrar level experience in acute Cardiology. The department is recognized for its supportive environment and high-quality feedback.

Benefits

Living in a safe city

Access to cultural attractions

Supportive medical department

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed the equivalent of core medical training.
• Full MRCP (UK) or an acceptable alternative is required.
• Mid registrar level experience in acute Cardiology is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support and direct training for Cardiology career progression.
• Participate in contemporary cardiovascular disease management.
• Experience in sub-specialist areas will be available.

Skills

Mid registrar level experience in acute Cardiology

Established competencies including echocardiography

Full MRCP (UK)

Education

Completed equivalent of core medical training

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC

Job description

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Job Reference: SP218331

Applications are invited for the post of a registrar equivalent fellow in Cardiology based solely at NHS Grampian department of Cardiology in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen.

Candidates must have completed the equivalent of core medical training and have full MRCP (UK), or an acceptable alternative. It is expected that the applicant will already have mid registrar level experience in acute Cardiology and established competencies including in echocardiography.

We are offering a fixed term post for one year in a friendly department of a busy teaching hospital with most tertiary specialities including Cardiac Surgery.

This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

This post will have strong training content and support, which can be directed as much as possible to aid the Cardiology career progression of the successful candidate. This post would be suitable for those aiming to complete their experience in Cardiology in preparation for a CESR application.

This post is not a dedicated fellowship and specific sub-speciality fields can’t be guaranteed on request, but equivalent experience to UK registrars final two years is intended and some sub-specialist areas will be available.

Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

There is the bonus of living in a safe city with a breadth of artistic and cultural attractions within it, which is close to areas of unparalleled natural beauty to explore and enjoy.

Our department is recognised as friendly and supportive, scoring consistently highly in yearly registrar feedback and it has an exemplary body of experienced and dedicated doctors, and in almost all areas of contemporary cardiovascular disease management.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by E-mail to:

Dr Vera Lennie, Consultant Cardiologist and NES North Cardiology Training Programme Director (TPD). E-mail: [e-mail] Duncan Hogg, Consultant Cardiologist. E-mail: [e-mail]

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Closing date Sunday 3rd August 2025.

Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications.