Clinical Fellow in Heart Failure
The closing date is 10 March 2026
Job summary
This strategic programme was specifically designed to provide unrivalled high quality clinical- academic training and development opportunities beyond traditional education centre boundaries multiple specialties and staff groups whilst providing access to extensive academic and education links across the Partnership.
The Training Fellowship in clinical heart failure represents one of the first of a growing list of Partnership Fellowships offered to International and UK trainees.
This is a prestigious rotational training programme across the Heart, Lung and Critical Care Clinical Group at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This is a pioneering program with a unique opportunity to work in world leading clinical and research centres across London. In addition to looking after inpatients and outpatients with heart failure, from diagnosis to advanced therapies and palliative care, this post will offer opportunities in research, audit, and imaging modalities.
There is one job starting in July 2026. Our training programme goal is to empower each trainee with the vital clinical skills and tools needed to become independent heart failure consultants.
Main duties of the job
Research Opportunities
Fellows are also encouraged to identify a research project early in their training given the legacy of pioneering clinical research across all sites. Fellows are strongly encouraged to complete a research project and submit for publication.
Teaching Facilities
Throughout the training programme, didactic teaching sessions will be held as well as opportunities to attend national and international courses/conferences.
Every faculty member is uniquely skilled and focussed on training and development of the Fellows. They are dedicated to providing the best in individualised care for each patient and imparting these skills to the Fellow.
The post holder will also be actively encouraged to participate in clinical audit and mortality and morbidity reviews, and will have the opportunity to participate in management meetings, service improvement and protocol development.
Evaluation
Each fellow will be evaluated at the start of the programme and at 6 months. Trainees will be evaluated on their progress in meeting their individual requirements and will be provided with appropriate direction by the program director. The same review is completed at the end of the training year, documenting proficiency in achieving all skills. Evaluation should include 360 degree feedback and patient feedback surveys.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital. In February 2021, the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities and a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-MED5087
Job locations
St Thomas' Hopsital
London
SE1 7EH
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Thomas' Hopsital
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website
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