Senior Clinical Fellow TAVI - CardiologyNHS

Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP Fixed-Term £67,325

Posted 10 August 2026 Closing date 24 August 2026

Wolverhampton Rail Station (1.3 miles away) Wolverhampton Bus Station (1.5 miles away)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in the cardiology department, being an integral member of the TAVI cardiology and cardiothoracic team. Whilst the successful candidate will join the middle grade team of 10 there is currently no cardiology on call commitment for this post. This post is not formally recognised for training. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of TAVI care and will be supported in gaining experience of TAVI patient selection and preparation as well as trained in the technical aspects of the TAVI implant procedure. If the successful candidate has the appropriate skills it is anticipated that this fellowship will be trained to the level of independent operator in the 12 month period. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the percutaneous coronary intervention programme.

The post holder will take an active role in a number of research projects active in the TAVI service and in addition have responsibility for the active audit projects.

Job description

General

In conjunction colleagues, to play a full part in the rota for the department.
To provide cover for colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
In conjunction with colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

Junior Medical Staff

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the supervision junior medical staff.

Management & Service Development

In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

Clinical Governance

In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Health & Safety

To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.

Any Other Duties

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

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