Senior Clinical Fellow - Cardiology

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  • Swansea
  • £46,324-71,814 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.Applications are invited to join a dynamic team of Cardiologists, based at the Cardiac Centre in Morriston Hospital. We are looking for a visionary and hard-working candidate to join our department, where all Cardiac inpatients are based. The post is fixed term for 12 months only.The successful post holder will join existing colleagues on the SpR rota, support new and follow up patient clinics for Cardiology and participate in the running of a fast paced, regional Cardiology service within SBUHB.We welcome candidates with a strong grounding in angioplasty and structural intervention. The successful candidate will join the wider team of cardiologists working at SBUHB to provide secondary cardiology care for the Swansea Bay patients and tertiary cardiac care for the population of Mid and West Wales. We place a great emphasis on continuous professional development and will actively support you in the achievement of personal goals.Main duties of the jobThe new appointee will work with the current team to support the Cardiology service and participate in the SpR rota. The primary focus of the post will be to provide a first-rate outpatient, interventional and follow up service for patients with Cardiology conditions. This will include:i. Cardiology assessment of acute cardiac admissions to the Cardiac Centreii. Participate in an SpR on call rotaiii. Deliver an outpatient review and follow up service for Cardiology.iv. Manage in patients admitted to the Cardiac Centre.v. Participate in the Cardiac MDT schedule.vi. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake clinical research in cardiology, and there is considerable scope for collaboration with colleagues and participation in ongoing research projects.vii. Participation in the departmental clinical governance and audit program, multi- disciplinary and educational meetings.viii. Supervision and training of junior medical staff and undergraduate medical students.About usSwansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings. We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of Southwest Wales.Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£46,324 to £71,814 a year Per annum, pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number130-30164267-220825Job locationsMorriston HospitalHeol Maes EglwysSwanseaSA6 6NLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
  • Good communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
  • Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice.
  • Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
  • Advanced knowledge of IT.
QualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration
  • Part way through SpR Cardiology training
Desirable
  • Completed/completing SpR Cardiology training
  • Higher professional qualification (or part)
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience in full time hospital SpR level in Cardiology
  • Involvement in audit and research projects.
  • Computer/IT/Research skills
Desirable
  • Teaching skills
  • Experience of research
  • Publications in relevant journals
DispositionEssential
  • Approachable manner
  • Flexible attitude
Special RequirementsEssential
  • Commitment to continuing educational and personal development.
  • Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
  • Valid permit/status to remain/work in the UK
Person SpecificationSkillsEssential
  • Good communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Evidence of participation in multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
  • Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice.
  • Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
  • Advanced knowledge of IT.
QualificationsEssential
  • Full GMC registration
  • Part way through SpR Cardiology training
Desirable
  • Completed/completing SpR Cardiology training
  • Higher professional qualification (or part)
ExperienceEssential
  • Significant experience in full time hospital SpR level in Cardiology
  • Involvement in audit and research projects.
  • Computer/IT/Research skills
Desirable
  • Teaching skills
  • Experience of research
  • Publications in relevant journals
DispositionEssential
  • Approachable manner
  • Flexible attitude
Special RequirementsEssential
  • Commitment to continuing educational and personal development.
  • Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
  • Valid permit/status to remain/work in the UK

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