Senior Clinical Fellow in Structural Cardiology: Sponsorship Available

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Job summary

An exciting oppurtunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated individual to take part in a fellowship training programme for Structural Heart Disease.

The fellow will have a dedicated educational supersvisor and regular meetings to ensure educational goals are being met whilst being heavily involved with all aspects of the TAVI pathways and other related activity .

Main duties of the job

The Structural Fellow will be responsible for the medical coordination of the percutaneous valve program, working closely with the Structural Clinical Nurse Specialists and coordinators. This includes arranging admissions for assessment and treatment, attending a weekly outpatient clinic for patient evaluations, and providing daily ward reviews.

The Fellow will receive training in TAVI and TEER procedures, with potential exposure to PFO closure depending on their level of expertise. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and conduct research on TAVI and structural heart disease, leading predefined studies in this area. This research is anticipated to result in presentations at national and international conferences, as well as publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Fellow will also maintain and further develop the existing comprehensive database on TAVI patients.

The Structural Fellow’s involvement in the coronary intervention service will be determined based on discussions, as priority is given to interventional trainees. However, opportunities may arise to contribute in areas where coverage is needed in the catheterization lab.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence

Experience

Essential

  • 2 or more years of clinical experience working in a tertiary cardiac centre for interventional cardiology
  • Evidence of participation in Research & Clinical Governance

Skills/Knowledge/Abillity

Essential

  • Evidence of effective team and MDT work.
  • Effective & Demonstratable communication skulls in written and spoken english, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Up to date with current medical practice
  • Abillity to take apporpriate clinical decisions when needed
  • Research and interests relevant to specialty
  • Values aligned to the UHB

Desirable

  • Audit & Teaching Experience

Attitude/Aptitude

Essential

  • Motivated & Efficient
  • Relatable to patients, staff & colleagues
  • Flexible, Caring and Hard Working

Desirable

  • Abillity to speak welsh

Other

Essential

  • Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
  • Satisfactory Health & DBS Clearance

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.

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

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