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Job summary

Main area
Rheumatology
Grade
Specialist doctor
Contract
12 months (12 months Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-7305202
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham University Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£96,990 - £107,155 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/08/2025 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Clinical Fellow Hypertension **Fixed term**

Specialist doctor

Job overview

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated physician to join our department as a Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) specialising in Hypertension. This is a full-time, fixed-term position designed for doctors at Post IMT/ST3+ level or equivalent who wish to gain focused experience in the assessment and management of hypertensive disorders within a supportive environment. The primary focus of the role involves managing new patients referred to the specialist hypertension outpatient clinics, working under consultant supervision.

The Diabetes and Endocrine department at Nottingham University Hospitals provides a comprehensive range of services for patients. The Hypertension service is a core component of the department, managing referrals from primary care and other secondary care specialties. It comprises specialist outpatient clinics focused on the management of complex, resistant, and secondary hypertension, supported by a dedicated team including Consultant Physicians, Specialist Nurses, and Pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

The role includes dedicated Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time, with 1 Programmed Activities (PAs) specifically allocated for participation in clinical audit, quality improvement projects (QIP), and/or clinical research relevant to the service. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have valuable opportunities to engage with the Trust’s Adrenal Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), gaining exposure to the investigation and management of secondary causes of hypertension. This post provides an excellent platform for career development for individuals aspiring towards a specialist career in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Hypertension or related fields.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the job description and job plan please see attached job description for full details. 

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise at time of appointment
  • MRCP (UK) or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completion of UK Internal Medicine Training Stage 1 (IMT) or Core Medical Training (CMT), or equivalent
  • Previous NHS experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a relevant specialty (e.g., Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Endocrinology)

Management & Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work effectively and ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively,
  • Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety principles

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, adequate for effective communication with patients, families and colleagues
  • Commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Abilash Sathyanarayanan
Job title
Consultant Diabetes & Endocrinology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07874962229
Additional information

Dr Ravikanth Gouni

Diabetes and Endocrinology Head of Service

email: [email protected]

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