Clinical Fellowship Cardiovascular

Role: Clinical Fellowship Cardiovascular

Area: Cardiovascular Science
Employer: HCA Healthcare UK, UK leading private patient healthcare group, specialists in complex care.

Town / Site: The Wellington Hospital
Full time / Part time: Full-time.
Contract; Permanent
Salary: £68k - £75k (FTE).

About the role:

University College London (UCL) and The Wellington Hospital are recruiting to a Clinical Fellowship scheme which offers candidates an opportunity to study for a PhD in UCL’s Institute of Cardiovascular Science, while working at the UK's largest private hospital providing specialist complex care.

Academic Responsibilities:

These Clinical Fellowships will be available to Specialist Registrars looking to undertake a PhD grounded in cardiovascular science but with the possibility of jointly focussing across related disciplines such as nephrology, diabetes, and neurology.

They will have the opportunity to select a research project and a supervisor from across the range of disciplines in the UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science (ICS) which includes dedicated research departments in Preclinical and Fundamental science, Clinical Science, Children’s Cardiovascular Disease and Population Science and Experimental Medicine. 

The Institute also hosts the Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, and the MRC Unit of Lifelong Health and Ageing. 

Application criteria:

We welcome all applicants who are medically qualified with the appropriate clinical experience, GMC registered and have MRCP. The scheme is open only to UK nationals due to funding restrictions. In addition, they must meet UCL’s entrance requirements for PhD registration. Those applicants who meet both standards will be invited to interview.

All interested applicants are invited to apply and submit both a Curriculum Vitae and Personal Statement.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Fellowship Cardiovascular you’ll be eligible for:

• Private healthcare insurance, for you and your family
• Private contribution pension
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, financial and lifestyle benefits, including life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Paid indemnity

How we can support your development

At HCA UK, we prioritise Junior Doctors professional growth and interests with an array of alternative options to standard CCT training.

• We facilitate your development by providing a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty.

• Collaborate closely with globally recognised Professors and medical mentors to produce impactful publications, papers, or research documents.

• You can gain free access to our comprehensive learning academy, where you can enrol in online courses or participate in Harvard Business case review forums.
• Dive into medical leadership with confidence. We've empowered over 50 doctors with funding and sponsorship for Masters Level courses like the 'Executive Masters in Medical Leadership' in collaboration with Bayes Business School, or MBAs.
• If you're on an NHS OOPT agreement with your trust, seize the opportunity to pursue PhDs through our extensive partnerships with globally recognized institutions, with funding and sponsorship available.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

Further information:

Study and any other related enquiries should be made to Professor Derek Yellon, Director of the Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, UCL.  d.yellon@ucl.ac.uk

Employment related enquiries should be made to Dr Damian Sczudlo, Head of Resident Doctors, The Wellington Hospital: damian.sczudlo@hcahealthcare.co.uk )

Information on the UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science can be found here.

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