Job summary
Clinical Fellowship in Cardio-OncologyRoyal Brompton Hospital - Cardio-Oncology Centre of Excellence
An exciting 12-month opportunity to join one of the world's leading cardio-oncology services at Royal Brompton Hospital. Established in 2011, our high-volume, complex service receives hundreds of referrals annually and was awarded Gold Centre of Excellence status by the International Cardio-Oncology Society in 2022.
This fellowship offers hands-on experience in managing cardiovascular complications in cancer patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities in research, audit, and service development. Fellows will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including leading consultants, nurse specialists, and research staff.
Requirements -Full GMC registration (prior to application), MRCP (UK) or equivalent, with general cardiology training highly desirable.
Start date- March 2026Interviews-Virtual, November 2025 (dates TBC)
Ideal for motivated clinicians with strong clinical skills, leadership potential, and a passion for cardio-oncology. Join us and develop your expertise in a world-class academic and clinical environment.
Please note the advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The Cardio-Oncology fellow will join the multidisciplinary team at Royal Brompton Hospital, working closely with Dr Alexander Lyon (clinical lead), Professor Rosen, Dr Sohaib Nazir, nurse specialists, a cardio-oncology GP, research and clinical fellows, research nurses, and admin staff.
The fellow will gain experience in both outpatient and inpatient cardio-oncology and general cardiology care. They will prepare and present new referrals at the weekly Cardio-Oncology MDT and help manage inpatients, including those admitted for investigations or acute care, as well as cancer patients with cardiovascular issues in partner hospitals.
Key responsibilities include maintaining the Cardio-Oncology database, reviewing clinical correspondence, and liaising with the team on patient care. The fellow will also be involved in audit, research, and the preparation of abstracts or publications.
Additionally, the fellow will work alongside specialist registrars within the Heart Division and Heart Failure team, contributing to broader cardiology services.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be part of the cardio-oncology & cardiology service at Royal Brompton Hospital in collaboration with medical and surgical colleagues and other departments and services.
Participate in new patient and follow-up consultant-led outpatient clinics.
Provide inpatient services to cardio-oncology and cardiology patients.
Participate in an on-call rota covering inpatient activity and emergency work.
Supervise and train junior staff allocated to cardiology.
To work as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team, including participation in the rota and the attendance and presentation at weekly MDTs and meetings.
To undertake regular ward rounds to ensure effective management during the in- patient stay and early discharge of patients whenever possible.
Participate in audit within the department and maintain the cardio-oncology database.
Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
Perform bedside transthoracic echocardiography when on call.
Support the cardio-oncology service and liaise with oncology partners at other hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be part of the cardio-oncology & cardiology service at Royal Brompton Hospital in collaboration with medical and surgical colleagues and other departments and services.
Participate in new patient and follow-up consultant-led outpatient clinics.
Provide inpatient services to cardio-oncology and cardiology patients.
Participate in an on-call rota covering inpatient activity and emergency work.
Supervise and train junior staff allocated to cardiology.
To work as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team, including participation in the rota and the attendance and presentation at weekly MDTs and meetings.
To undertake regular ward rounds to ensure effective management during the in- patient stay and early discharge of patients whenever possible.
Participate in audit within the department and maintain the cardio-oncology database.
Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Division.
Perform bedside transthoracic echocardiography when on call.
Support the cardio-oncology service and liaise with oncology partners at other hospitals.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP completed or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate research
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in Cardiology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Competent in general medical procedures
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience in teaching echocardiography
- Experience in postgraduate teaching
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP completed or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate research
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience in Cardiology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Competent in general medical procedures
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience in teaching echocardiography
- Experience in postgraduate teaching
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
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.
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.
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).
