# Cardiac Clinical Fellow > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cardiac-clinical-fellow/eabfefa2-54f8-4504-82c8-06a4491f74d6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cardiac-clinical-fellow/eabfefa2-54f8-4504-82c8-06a4491f74d6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Cardiothoracic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 Per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (6 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (6 months) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T08:01:17.989Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Cardiac_Surgery/Cardiac_Surgery-v8157963 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8157963?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to apply for ST3+ Registrar to work in the Cardiac Surgery Service. This is an opportunity to consolidate clinical skills in a centre with a strong track record of research and training.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated trainee seeking a long-term career in Cardiac Surgery. The post holder will participate in the effective running of the department with a commitment to the management of patients. Glenfield Hospital has increased the number of patients treated, introduced service developments and expanded the range of treatments available.  We have also gained an excellent reputation for the quality of service we provide.  This has been recognised by the results in the Quality Health Patients’ Satisfaction Survey as well as achieving full accreditation by the Health Quality Service (formally known as the King’s Fund). This Clinical fellow post will be for a period of 6 months in the first instance in Cardiac Surgery at Glenfield Hospital. The successful candidate will be supported to meet their own professional-development alongside service needs. They will work co-operatively with colleagues and peers to provide a quality service at Registrar level within Cardiac Surgery.  Candidates should have at least 2 years experience at Registrar level or equivalent and will be expected to work on the Registrar on call rota. ### Main duties of the job - Clerking and assessing acute cardiology admissions Managing inpatients with general and specialist cardiac conditions Reviewing ward patients daily and escalating concerns to consultants Participating in consultant-led ward rounds Helping manage emergency admissions and urgent referrals Contributing to discharge planning and writing discharge summaries Maintaining accurate electronic patient records Liaising with GPs, cardiac physiologists, nurses, and other specialties On-call responsibilities Taking part in cardiology registrar/on-call rotas Reviewing deteriorating patients research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 6 months duration (with the possibility of extension) in Cardiac Surgery at Glenfield Hospital. Candidates will work as a Cardiothoracic Registrar. They will work cooperatively with colleagues in similar roles to provide 1FTE at Registrar level as part of the Adult Cardiac Surgery service. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience at Registrar level or equivalent and will be expected to work on the Registrar on call rota (currently 1:7 subject to change depending on service requirements). ## Person Specification ### Audit and Quality **Essential** - Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care. **Desirable** - Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - Completion of Core Surgical Training **Desirable** - Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Registrar level ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration (current or eligible for) MRCS or applicant’s national equivalent **Desirable** - MD or PhD in a relevant subject ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Clear, fluent application Clear, fluent written presentation. Clear, fluent verbal presentation ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [c64_cardiac clinical fellow (pdf, 237.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10458412) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.