Locally Employed Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology

A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are pleased to invite applications for a locally employed clinical lecturer (SCF grade) in Cardiology as part of the cross-site cardiology team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is open only to candidates who have completed, or are nearing completion of a higher research degree such as a PhD or MD. The role is ideally suited to doctors seeking to gain the relevant clinical and research experience to develop a clinical academic career.

As locally employed clinical lecturer you will join a busy and well‑supported cardiology with excellent training opportunities for 50% of your week. Clinical sessions will include dedicated cardiac catheter laboratory lists, echocardiography sessions, outpatient and inpatient care. There is also the opportunity to participate in the GIM on‑call rota for those wishing to further develop their Acute and General Medicine experience. The remaining 50% of time will be focussed on both supporting the increasing research work of the service with projects including remote monitoring, novel technologies and AI. You will also be encouraged and supported to develop your own independent research programme.

The post will be cross-site and is fully integrated into the cardiology middle-grade rota.

This is an exciting opportunity for a post PhD researcher to develop both clinical and research skills. The clinical component will include care of a full range of cardiology inpatient and outpatients, working as part of a consultant led team, training in cardiac catheter techniques including cardiac catheterisation and brady pacing as well as cardiac imaging.

There is also opportunity to carry out supervised outpatient clinics and MDTs. The post holder will participate in Cardiology on calls and general medicine on calls. Leave will be accommodated and you will have time to develop a specialist interest.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

It is a condition of the appointment that staff shall complete a health questionnaire before commencing their duties and the Occupational Health Department will subsequently arrange a health interview

All medical staff are required to be registered with the General Medical Council

You will be indemnified by the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for all NHS work undertaken as part of you Contract of Employment

You are encouraged to take out adequate defence cover as appropriate to cover you for any work which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme (contract of employment)

The appointed doctor accepts that he/she will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances where practicable with colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the Department that while juniors accepts that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional and in particular that juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager

All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff

You should disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to data will result in disciplinary action which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust data management processes and procedures. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate data training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary).

This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026