Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Clinical Fellow - Structural Cardiology

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP143.25

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full range of responsabillities, please review the job description and personal specification attached to this advert that will explain these.

Job description

Job 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

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • GCP certification

Desirable

  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence Achievement

Experience

Essential

  • 2 or more years of clinical experience working in a tertiary cardiac centre for interventional cardiology
  • Research and Clinical Governance experience

Desirable

  • Experience within Cardiology

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

  • Audit Experience
  • Showcase IT Skills

Other

Essential

  • GMC Certified
  • Satisfactory Health & DBS Clearance

Desirable

  • Full Drivers Liscense
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • GCP certification

Desirable

  • Intercalated Degree
  • MSc or PHD
  • Academic Excellence Achievement

Experience

Essential

  • 2 or more years of clinical experience working in a tertiary cardiac centre for interventional cardiology
  • Research and Clinical Governance experience

Desirable

  • Experience within Cardiology

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

  • Audit Experience
  • Showcase IT Skills

Other

Essential

  • GMC Certified
  • Satisfactory Health & DBS Clearance

Desirable

  • Full Drivers Liscense

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr Omar Aldalati

Omar.Aldalati@wales.nhs.uk

02921845360

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP143.25

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


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