Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiology Research Fellow

The closing date is 08 January 2026

Job summary

We are Looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to join us on a 24-month fixed term contract , to participate in a wide range of cardiology research activity within the cardiac department at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital and the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre.

You will join the Inherited Cardiomyopathy, Electrophysiology, Devices and Heart Failure Research Group (ICED-HF) to undertake a broad range of clinical research projects in these areas. Your post will offer you the opportunity to strengthen your own research credentials with the opportunity to register for a full MD or PhD programme.

Main duties of the job

Works towards MD / PhD thesis submission within 2 / 3 year period of research
Interventional fellow responsible for the STEMI clinical trial programme or the OHCA registry and clinical programme as well as all other interventional cardiology studies.
Active participation (recruitment, procedure, data collection) in research studies of the department
Produce academic papers and abstracts
Providing and receiving information regarding current clinical trials, which contain highly complex, sensitive or contentious data and information.
Providing teaching and education of current trials and act as a resource to personnel and staff involved with clinical trials.
Attending local, regional and national meetings related to specific trials. To make representations to such meetings as necessary according to the needs of the service.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BA-0649

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Medically qualified, MBBS or equivalent
Full MRCP or equivalent (and working towards specialist training in Cardiology)
ALS

Desirable

Intercalated BSc

Experience

Essential

Understanding of the need and terms of research governance; knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

Experience in Subspecialty Cardiology (Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathies, Electrophysiology, Cardiac Devices) Experience with statistical packages

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Medically qualified, MBBS or equivalent
Full MRCP or equivalent (and working towards specialist training in Cardiology)
ALS

Desirable

Intercalated BSc

Experience

Essential

Understanding of the need and terms of research governance; knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable

Experience in Subspecialty Cardiology (Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathies, Electrophysiology, Cardiac Devices) Experience with statistical packages

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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