Job summary
Applications are invited for the full-time position of EP Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology and Electrophysiology at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are able to offer a fixed term (12 months) full time post for a EP Senior Clinical Fellow with expertise and experience in cardiac electrophysiology.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to the cardiology service, helping the 5 existing electrophysiologists provide a comprehensive EP service to the patients of Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The post holder will be expected to work in close collaboration with other Consultant Cardiologists involved in delivering cardiology services, and to contribute to the further development and expansion of the service as a whole.
Experience of all EP procedures, leadership skills and a commitment to new developments are essential.
As this is a post CCT role the candidate will not be expected to participate on the Registrar on call rota.
Interview date - TBC
Main duties of the job
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a regional centre providing tertiary cardiology services to Lancashire and South Cumbria. The EP service has expanded significantly over the last 5 years and provides a comprehensive arrhythmia service to the local population. Over 800 ablations are performed annually including simple and complex ablation. The unit benefits from 4 catheter labs, 2 of which are fully equipped for interventional EP. There are 4 mapping systems (2 Carto, 1 Precision and 1 Rhythmia), and the department is contributing towards the National pulsed field ablation registries (Farapulse & Vanpulse).
The Lancashire Cardiac Centre also provides PCI (including regional primary PCI, simple and complex devices, TAVI and tertiary heart failure care as well as a full complement of diagnostic cardiac services). The department is also involved in on-going research projects. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to research projects with the EP team.
There will be no commitment to on call cover.
About us
ABOUT THE TRUST:
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.
Our main activities are:
* Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre.
* Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
* Community Midwifery and Women and Children's Services.
* Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.
* Community nursing and school nursing.
* Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.
* Sexual health and family planning services.
* Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.
* End of life and palliative care.
The Trust houses a state-of-the-art Simulation & Skills Facility that provides training for all grades of staff to improve the safety and quality of the service that we offer our patients.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-DOC20-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sample Job Plan
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Clinic
Clinic
admin
Cath lab
Cath lab
Cath lab
Cath lab
Research/Audit
Cath lab
Cath lab
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sample Job Plan
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Clinic
Clinic
admin
Cath lab
Cath lab
Cath lab
Cath lab
Research/Audit
Cath lab
Cath lab
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
* Full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent,, cardiology experience at registrar level
Essential
Essential
* Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Desirable
* CCT in Cardiology
Essential
Desirable
* Experience of invasive cardiac electrophysiology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
* Full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent,, cardiology experience at registrar level
Essential
Essential
* Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Desirable
* CCT in Cardiology
Essential
Desirable
* Experience of invasive cardiac electrophysiology
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
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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
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
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
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Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
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