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Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Cardiology (Cardiac Imaging)

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Cardiology (Cardiac Imaging).This post is available from 03 September 2025 until 01 September 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with and under the mentorship of imaging cardiologists and radiologists to gain skills in running and reporting complex echo and cardiac CT lists as well as CMRI.There is no General Medicine component to this post. There is no out-of-hours on-call or weekend cover associated with this post.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria;

  • MRCP
  • Completion of Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level, having passed the associated competencies

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5088

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Part of the remit of the Imaging post is to enhance the quality and efficiency of the stress echo service, by providing an in reach review of patients admitted with chest pain, identifying those who may benefit from early (same-day) stress echo or other forms of imaging and linking in with those services to ensure rapid assessment, treatment and discharge of patients as appropriate.

The Echocardiography Department has a large team of BSE-accredited Cardiac Physiologists, supported by three consultants, delivering 18,000 standard and complex studies (transoesophageal, stress and bubble echo) per annum. There is active training of SpRs tailored to their experience and need and the Department recently received re-accreditation with BSE.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Part of the remit of the Imaging post is to enhance the quality and efficiency of the stress echo service, by providing an in reach review of patients admitted with chest pain, identifying those who may benefit from early (same-day) stress echo or other forms of imaging and linking in with those services to ensure rapid assessment, treatment and discharge of patients as appropriate.

The Echocardiography Department has a large team of BSE-accredited Cardiac Physiologists, supported by three consultants, delivering 18,000 standard and complex studies (transoesophageal, stress and bubble echo) per annum. There is active training of SpRs tailored to their experience and need and the Department recently received re-accreditation with BSE.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.
Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Lead for Cardiology

Dr Peter Pugh

peter.pugh@nhs.net

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CFH-5088

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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