ST3+ Higher Clinical Fellow on Cardiology CDU

Uhleicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave funding

On-call allowances

Training funding

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a ST3+ Higher Clinical Fellow in Cardiology on the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) at Glenfield Hospital. The post runs for 24 months with a potential extension and requires full GMC registration to practice.

The post holder will contribute to care of cardiology patients, and support outpatient services, while the CDU and SDEC units expand to meet rising demand in cardio-respiratory care.

Qualifications

• IMT experience in internal medicine and acute care.
• Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology with MRCP or equivalent attainment.
• ALS training and readiness for acute cardiovascular medicine.
• Full GMC registration or eligibility to practice.

Responsibilities

• Clerking admissions and discharging patients in CDU.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with GPs and other agencies.
• Participate in audits, service development and quality improvement.
• Deliver care to general and specialist Cardiology patients and support outpatient services.

Skills

IMT experience

Cardiology training

GMC registration (eligible)

Education

MB BS or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Job description

ST3+ Higher Clinical Fellow on Cardiology CDU

The closing date is 25 November 2026

We are recruiting a ST3+ Trust grade in Cardiology on the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) with a special interest in acute cardiovascular medicine.

The post will be available for an initial period of 24 months, with a possibility of an extension of contract.

Full GMC registration with a license to practice is required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physician to help deliver quality emergency medical care for cardiovascular patients admitted to University of Leicester NHS Trust. We are recruiting a registrar with a special interest in acute cardiovascular medicine.

This post will be based at the Glenfield Hospital which delivers a Cardio-respiratory take of approximately 60-80 patients per day. The Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the Glenfield is still developing in order to respond to increasing demand of cardiology and respiratory care.In addition the post holder will contribute to the provision of the outpatient service for general cardiology.

The post holder will look after patients with a variety of general and specialist Cardiology conditions offering an excellent exposure for those individuals considering a career in Cardiology medicine or a hospital based medical speciality.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will look after patients with a variety of general and specialist Cardiology conditions offering an excellent exposure for those individuals considering a career in Cardiology medicine or a hospital based medical speciality.

The basic salary is £51,017. In addition you will also receive allowances for working on the out of hours on-call rota. All Trust doctors at UHL will be entitled to take study leave and allocated funding for training and study.

This post will allow successful candidates to develop their clinical skills and experience in a hospital with a track record of innovative service delivery, excellence in training and clinical research. The University Hospitals of Leicester is one of the largest and busiest teaching trusts in England employing over 16,000 members of staff, providing services to 1 million people across Leicestershire and Rutland with all three hospitals delivering an acute general hospital service

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Here at Leicester's Hospitals, we believe our purpose is to deliver Caring at its Best. To achieve this, we need the best staff, the right attitude and lots of energy. Creating a hospital where patients choose to come and where staff want to work is important. We continue to develop our services and are always looking for talented individuals who can add value to the care we provide, grow with us, and share in our on-going success.

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES OF THE POST

• Duties include clerking of all admissions and discharging of all admissions unit/ward patients
• Maintain accurate record keeping for every patient seen and communication made with General Practitioners and other agencies.
• Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice
• Work with and implement service policies, guidelines and protocols
• Participate in Trust training to improve the quality of service provision
• Work within and demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda
• Conduct or participate in regular audits and Quality Improvement projects
• Undertake other duties as may be considered reasonable and appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff and group meetings as required
• Responsible for admission / assessment of all routine and emergency admissions.
• Responsible for daily progress assessment of patients and responding to urgent request as appropriate
• Responsible for reporting on patients condition to Consultant as appropriate
• Participation in various investigation/treatments as required
• Liaison with other departments
• Participation in Consultant ward/board rounds
• Participation in Consultant outpatients clinic
• In-putting data as necessary on to patient related computer system
• Completion and dictation/signing detailed discharged letters
• Ensuring that all necessary statutory and professional standards are adhered to
• Participation in on call rotas (including nights and weekends)

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Current or Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology
• MRCP or Equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Training

Experience

• Completion of Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or have achieved equivalent competencies
• Able to deal with acute cardiology admissions
• Evidence of training in Cardiology, at IMT level or higher
• UK NHS experience in secondary care
• BSE TTE Level 1 accreditation or equivalent
• BSE TTE Level 2 accreditation or equivalent
• Experience of Device Implantation including single and dual chamber pacemakers and defibrillators
• Experience of basic diagnostic electrophysiology
• Experience of basic interventional/structural Cardiology

Communication and audit/research

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience in medical audit
• Understanding the place of Research
• Formal communication skills course or training
• Experience of audit in a UK NHS setting
• Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
• Evidence of relevant research activity.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Planning and organisation skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
• Leadership skills or experience (e.g. rota coordinator)
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Shows interest, enthusiasm or demonstrates ability and previous management experience.

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust