Senior Clinical Fellow in ACHD
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW3 6NP
Salary
£67,325 to £77,348
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow in Adult Congenital Heart Disease ***We are seeking to recruit 2 Clinical Fellows in Adult Congenital Heart Disease ...
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
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 which is 1 in 16 and you may be required for night on-calls, long day on-calls and ward on-calls on varied weeks.
Research responsibilities
Research is a fundamental component of patient care. The postholder will have the opportunity to initiate and carry out research. This may continue from and build on previous research themes of the appointee.
Clinical Governance
The postholder will be expected to participate in clinical audit and comply with Clinical Governance as appropriate.
Managerial Responsibility and On Call
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the education and training of peers and junior doctors.
Participation in the General Cardiology on call rota is required and can be discussed.
Education and Training
There are weekly teaching ward rounds and excellent educational opportunities in the weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunities for training in ACHD echo, including dedicated ACHD Fellow scanning slots, cath labs and other imaging modalities (including CMR). There are weekly general Cardiology registrar/Fellow training sessions.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. Weprovide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.
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
How to apply
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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