Senior Clinical Fellow in ACHD: Sponsorship Available

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

***We are seeking to recruit 2 Clinical Fellows in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

  • Post 1,6-month fixed-term contract (paid at nodal point 4)

  • Post 2,12-month fixed-term contract (paid at nodal point 5)

Both positions offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, gaining advanced clinical experience in adult congenital heart disease.

This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Location: Royal Brompton Hospital

The ACHD unit is one of the largest dedicated services of its type providing care for over 10,000 patients with an active transition program of over 500 new patients per year. It fulfils all components of a supra-specialist centre and has a full range of comprehensive tertiary facilities. The unit has an active interventional and surgical programme including advanced interventional techniques such as trans-catheter pulmonary valve implantation. There are multiple specialist clinics covering all aspects of tertiary care. These include high-risk pregnancy and a pulmonary hypertension (nationally designated). In addition, there is a prestigious imaging facility including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance and cardiac CT.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities

  • To assist in the clinical services of the unit under direct consultant supervision
  • To participate in inpatient and outpatient care of adults with congenital heart disease
  • To participate in the pre- and post-procedure care of adults with congenital heart disease undergoing surgical or percutaneous intervention
  • To supervise more junior members of medical staff and assist with their ongoing education
  • To contribute to the weekly joint multidisciplinary clinical meetings
  • Participation in the general Cardiology on-call rota will be required as part of the role, 1 in 16 rota, weekend on-calls, nights and ward day shifts

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • MRCP/MRCPCH or Equivalent
  • Eligible for registration with GMC

Desirable

  • Intercalated or higher degree

Experience

Essential

  • At least 24 months’ experience in medicine, and attainment of CT1 and CT2 competences (or equivalent) in medicine
  • Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular disease, with specific interest in congenital heart disease.

Desirable

  • 3 years of cardiology training at registrar level, with basic knowledge and practical experience of non-invasive imaging techniques, diagnostic coronary angiography, acute coronary care and treatment of heart failure.
  • Previous experience in Paediatric or Adult Cardiology

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
  • Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
  • Shows awareness of own limitations

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in audit
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups / teaching methods

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: 13 September 2026

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