Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (12 month Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-MP143.25
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £46,324 - £71,814 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Fellow - Structural Cardiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together
Job overview
An exciting oppurtunity has arisen to for an ambitious and motivated individual to take part in a fellowship training programme for Structural Heart Disease.
The fellow will have a dedicated educational supersvisor and regular meetings to ensure educational goals are being met whilst being heavily involved with all aspects of the TAVI pathways and other related activity .
Main duties of the job
The Structural Fellow will be responsible for the medical coordination of the percutaneous valve program, working closely with the Structural Clinical Nurse Specialists and coordinators. This includes arranging admissions for assessment and treatment, attending a weekly outpatient clinic for patient evaluations, and providing daily ward reviews.
The Fellow will receive training in TAVI and TEER procedures, with potential exposure to PFO closure depending on their level of expertise. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate and conduct research on TAVI and structural heart disease, leading predefined studies in this area. This research is anticipated to result in presentations at national and international conferences, as well as publications in peer-reviewed journals. The Fellow will also maintain and further develop the existing comprehensive database on TAVI patients.
The Structural Fellow’s involvement in the coronary intervention service will be determined based on discussions, as priority is given to interventional trainees. However, opportunities may arise to contribute in areas where coverage is needed in the catheterization lab.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full range of responsabillities, please review the job description and personal specification attached to this advert that will explain these.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- GCP certification
Desirable criteria
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Academic Excellence Achievement
Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 or more years of clinical experience working in a tertiary cardiac centre for interventional cardiology
- Research and Clinical Governance experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience within Cardiology
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Research and Interests relevant to speciality
Desirable criteria
- Audit Experience
- Showcase IT Skills
Other
Essential criteria
- GMC Certified
- Satisfactory Health & DBS Clearance
Desirable criteria
- Full Drivers Liscense
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are not necessary
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Omar Aldalati
- Job title
- Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921845360
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Telephone
- 02921843134
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