Main area ICC Cardiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 410-MED-7450107
Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart & Chest Town Liverpool Salary £52,656 - £73,992 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/09/2025 23:59
Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) Cardiology Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
The appointee will be joining an ICC team. The role of Clinical Fellow is to help support the rapidly expanding Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) service. There has been a major increase in the ICC service in recent years and an increase in referrals from within the region and from further afield. There is a strong link with the Genetics service with a Consultant Geneticist and 2 genetic counsellors present for ICC clinics and the ICC MDT. Referrals to all aspects of ICC have increased significantly. The specialist ICC service is delivered through outpatient clinics, an established obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy service, device implantation and ablation of arrhythmias. Cardiomyopathy clinics are run four times a week, one of these is a specific obstructive HCM. The ‘heart muscle disease’service has benefited from a true multi-disciplinary clinic once a month with imaging / EP / device / structural expertise. There is a sports cardiology clinic run in conjunction with specialist echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise testing support.
Main duties of the job
The ICC fellow would have the opportunity to work across all aspects of the ICC unit with a team of ICC consultants, who have additional sub-specialist interests in imaging (both MRI and echo), devices, and electrophysiology. Outpatient clinics will form a major part of the job plan, combined with MDT meetings. Specialist experience will be in dedicated cardiomyopathy and inherited channelopathy clinics.
Working for our organisation
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* European Exam in General Cardiology / Knowledge Based Assessment
* Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of some aspects of ICC - Cardiac imaging and management of cardiomyopathies - Electrophysiology / devices and management of channelopathies
* Experience and knowledge of some aspects of genetic testing in ICCs
* BSE transthoracic accreditation (or international equivalent) if requesting echo sessions.
* Ability to contribute to the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
* Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities and procedure waiting lists
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Cardiology
* Level 2 CMR accreditation (if requesting MRI sessions).
* BSE transthoracic accreditation (or international equivalent) if requesting echo sessions.
* Experience of working in other ICC units.
Research and Audit
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
* Peer reviewed publications.
* Evidence of audit activity
* Has published research in ICC.
* Has published in high impact journals
* Postgraduate thesis or degree
Skills & Abilities
* Works well in a multidisciplinary environment. Evidence of team working.
* Ability to work flexibly
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses and other agencies.
Values & Behaviours
* Good interpersonal skills
* Enquiring, critical approach to work.
* Caring attitude to patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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