Cardiovascular Clinical Research Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Cardiovascular Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

40 hours per week (on calls, weekends and nights linked to department rota) Job ref 434-MEDS-022

Site: Wycombe Hospital, Town High Wycombe

Salary: £67,325 - £76,582 per annum, dependent on experience. Closing date: 02/08/:59

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven individual to support both our clinical cardiology service and our successful cardiovascular research team. Half of the postholder's time will be spent supporting cardiovascular research and innovation activity within the Trust.

The post is a 12 month Fixed Term contract to commence from 05/08/2026 until 03/08/2027.

Applicants must hold a full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.

This position may close earlier than the advertised date; please apply early.

Main duties of the job

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust the Cardiology service is based at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals, with other in patient medical specialities at Stoke Mandeville. The invasive service is based at Wycombe Hospital and a non invasive service exists at both sites, with an in reach consultation service at Stoke Mandeville.

The post holder will contribute with consultant and middle grade colleagues to the provision of a hospital based specialist Cardiology service at both sites. This will include in reach, ward rounds, catheter laboratory activity, cardiac imaging, other non invasive tests and providing out patient services for newly referred and follow up cardiology patients, with an on call element in the Cardiac and Stroke Receiving Unit based at Wycombe Hospital.

Benefits

As part of our BHT family you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. You will receive the NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, a pension scheme and NHS discount schemes, and access to health and wellbeing services that promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Person specification Education, Qualifications & Training

• FULL Registration with the General Medical Council with a Licence to Practice in the UK
• Full MRCP (Part I, Part II and PACES)
• ALS Certificate in date OR ALS Certificate within 3 months of starting post

Other requirements

• Able to travel between sites and throughout Bucks, as required by the service

Experience

• Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
• 24 months general professional training experience at SHO level in general and acute medicine
• Experience working at IMT3 or ST3 level in the UK

Personal Attributes

• Good standard of spoken and written English
• Able to work on own initiative
• Willing to take on responsibility
• Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of the principles of good clinical practice
• Experience of research and innovation
• Experience of clinical audit
• Knowledge of lipid lowering therapies, NICE guidance (lipid therapies for secondary prevention) and novel lipid therapies
• Team leadership and supervising junior colleagues and other MDT members

Trust Values

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self awareness with a desire to grow
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Regulatory Requirements

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.

Applicants must comply with all relevant UK professional registration requirements.