Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Papworth Hospital has opportunities for doctors to broaden and develop their skills, knowledge and competencies across cardiothoracic medical and surgery. This job description provides information about the scope of clinical experience and training, educational activities and potential to participate in research and audit at one of the foremost cardiothoracic centres in the UK.
The Fellowship post in the Cardiology Unit at Papworth Hospital provides an opportunity for advanced training in a variety of advanced cardiac sub-specialties, tailored to individual needs, contingent on the vacancies within other Fellowship programmes.
The post-holder will work with the existing Consultant Cardiologist and ten Health Education East of England rotating cardiology registrars as part of the wider Cardiology Team. The post will provide experience and training in outpatient and ward based medical care to cardiology patients, as well as non-invasive imaging and interventional procedures, as required.
The post-holder will develop expertise in the agreed sub-specialty area. There will be the opportunity to develop research interests, perform audit and experience another cardiology sub-specialty interest outside transplantation.
The post-holder will have a trained educational supervisor, be mentored by the existing team with regular meetings and oversight by the whole team.
Main duties of the job
All Clinical Fellows will be responsible for:
Management of patient care under the direction of the Consultants in the specialty
To have read, understand and abide by the clinical protocols in the respective specialties
Completion of accurate records, such as patients, notes, discharge summaries
Attendance at clinics, ward rounds and clinical meetings as required.
Attending and actively participating in ward rounds
Seeking advice or assistance from senior colleagues as required according to level of skills, and knowledge
Undertaking procedures as appropriate to grade and skills which will be directly or indirectly supervised
Participation in clinical audit and maintaining medical audit records
Participation in teaching to other junior medical staff, undergraduate students and non-medical staff
Participation in clinical and/or laboratory research of the unit as required by the consultant staff
Adherence to the clinical protocols of the specialty/hospital and to support developments/practices and new ways of working for the efficient and effective delivery of patient care
Participation in training activities, maintaining log/ portfolio and personal development plan. Attendance at mandatory training.
Attendance at mandatory training
Compliance with Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- ALS
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Additional degrees, MSc, PhD
- Relevant courses
Experience
Essential
- Enrolled in UK Cardiology Specialist Training or equivalent in home country
- Potential to benefit from training at this level
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judge & priorities clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence with potential for developing complex clinical & diagnostic skills
Desirable
- Experience in the management of complex cardiac patients
- Basic experience in a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology and investigations, focusing on the sub specialty of interest
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust’s values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Please see Job Description for full Person Specification
Closing Date: 19 July 2026
To apply for this job please visit papworth.tal.net.