This post is for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology. The post is ideally suited to a IMT grade doctor or equivalent or above with an interest in Cardiology. Applications will be welcomed from within the UK or overseas. The post will be 50 percent time on ward work, the other 50 percent, when not on call, will be in the cath labs, echo lab or in clinic.
The post will be for 6 months fixed term, with an expected commencement date of 5th August 2026
The post is full time at Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will be 50 percent time on ward work, the other 50 percent, when not on call will be in the cath labs, echo lab or in clinic. The postholder will have the following responsibilities and opportunities for further development.
Management of patient care under the direction of the Consultants in the specialty.
To have read understand and abide by the clinical protocols in the respective specialties.
Completion of accurate records, such as patients, notes, discharge summaries.
Attendance at clinics, operating theatres, ward rounds and clinical meetings as required.
Participation in a rota which might include out of hours cover. Ensuring that there is continuity of patient care/ effective handover, including where available electronic handover.
Seeking advice or assistance from senior colleagues as required according to level of skills, and knowledge.
Participation in clinical audit and maintaining medical audit records.
Participation in teaching of other junior medical staff, undergraduate students and non-medical staff.
Participation in training activities, maintaining log/ portfolio and personal development plan.
Attendance at mandatory training.
Compliance with the policies and procedures of the trust.
Adherence to the working pattern of the specialty .
Notify the appropriate consultant (supervisor or duty doctor) if unavailable to attend work
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
