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The appointment shall commence in September 2026 for a fixed term period of 11 months. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required at the time of application and satisfactory completion of Foundation training or equivalent and General cardiology experience is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. This post is not recognised as a ‘training post’ and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to those of a registrar at ST6-ST8 level .MRCP or equivalent is essential.
Main duties of the job
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The purpose of this Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology is to provide extensive training in advanced cardiac rhythm management at the Northern General Hospital. This is a large interventional electrophysiology centre in the UK. It serves the population of South Yorkshire and NE Derbyshire (1.8 - 2.0 million). The Fellowship will involve training in catheter ablation, including the use of 3-dimensional mapping system and other technologies with emphasis on imaging modalities and their integration with invasive electrophysiology. In addition, the Fellow will be involved with the in-patient and out-patient assessment of patients presenting with electrical cardiac issues
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details about the department and the main responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
- Basic Medical Degree
- Satisfactory completion of foundation training or equivalent
- minimum 2 years of general Cardiology training and three years of general medicine training or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher research degree in an EP- related topic.
- IBHRE or EHRA EP accreditation
Clinical experience
Essential
- ST6-ST8 or equivalent
- Experience of electrophysiology procedure including complex ablation
- Proactive care of pre- and post-procedural patients
- Insight into abilities and knowledge and ability to ask for help if required
Desirable
- First- operator experience of transseptal puncture and complex ablation procedures
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time Management skills
- Honesty, integrity , awareness of ethical dilemmas , respect of confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students /resident doctors .
Desirable
- willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date: e.g.: workplace assessments.
Clinical Governance , audit & Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
- Understanding of research principles.
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Communication Relationship and working with colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English language
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a multidisciplinary team.
- Neat , legible writing of notes/ charts
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Advanced Cardiac Electrophysiology with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Cardiology role. The advertised salary is £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 11 months (Fixed term for 11 months). The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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