Job Description

To facilitate expansion of aortic stenosis/TAVI and cardiology services, we have an exciting opportunity for a senior clinical fellow in TAVI.. You will work alongside Dr Raj Chelliah, who leads the TAVI service, and other members of the TAVI team to delivery high quality and timely TAVI.
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) is a regional centre providing cardiology services in East Yorkshire as well as tertiary services for patients in East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
You will be trained in all aspects of TAVI, from patient selection, MDT, CT planning and analysis, and hands on TAVI training. You will be expected to participate in TAVI clinics and be part of the decision making process to enhance your skills.
You will also have the opportunity to maintain your skills in PCI, with PCI lab time on average once/week.
Main duties of the job
A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising 8 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 for supporting activities (SPAs). 1.5 SPAs are classed as 'core' and cover time for training, teaching, CPD, audit, appraisal, clinical governance and attendance at service meetings. There are opportunities to participate in undergraduate teaching within the HYMS medical school curriculum. Additional SPA time can be allocated for research, clinical management and educational supervisor (ES) activity. It is envisaged that this post would include the educational supervision of at least one trainee per year who could be from any level of training from FY1 to speciality registrar. It is expected that the appointee will have completed ES training or complete this within a short time of taking up the post. All new appointees will be encouraged to develop their management skills by taking on a management role which could include assisting more senior colleagues with the organisation of educational activities, audit, junior doctor management, recruitment etc. Personal preferences can be taken into account and training will be given for the chosen role. Additional PA time is negotiable for more senior management, research or educational roles within the department. Time off in lieu will be considered if worked over and above your job plan.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over 1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
61,825 to 70,425 a year PA PR
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
356-25-7333990
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detail with regard to this role, please see attached job description and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further detail with regard to this role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical experience
Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general cardiology

Desirable

• Previous work in the NHS

Sub-speciality experience
Essential

• Trained in all aspects of PCI to work with limited supervision

Desirable

• Independent operator for all aspects of PCI

Management
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in NHS

Clinical governance & Audit
Essential

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
• Experience of performing clinical audit
• Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
• Active involvement in a clinical governance programme

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff

Academic/research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals

Continuous professional development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Personal Skills
Essential

• Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Clinical experience
Essential

• Clinical training and experience in general cardiology

Desirable

• Previous work in the NHS

Sub-speciality experience
Essential

• Trained in all aspects of PCI to work with limited supervision

Desirable

• Independent operator for all aspects of PCI

Management
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in NHS

Clinical governance & Audit
Essential

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
• Experience of performing clinical audit
• Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
• Active involvement in a clinical governance programme

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff

Academic/research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Evidence of research and publications in peer-reviewed cardiology journals

Continuous professional development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Personal Skills
Essential

• Evidence of ability to communicate, organise and lead