Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiology (Electrophysiology and Devices)
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £65,048.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £65048.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE3 9QP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9358-25-0759 |
Summary
There is strong research interest in Sudden Death developing novel predictive tools; and Atrial Fibrillation including mechanistic studies involving signal processing, artificial intelligence and engineering approaches as well as leading multicentre international clinical trials. This post is funded to conduct research on various ablation strategies of AF and VT. The applicant will be encouraged to develop own research ideas, to support other potential ongoing electrophysiology trials, and to disseminate research findings through academic publications and conference presentations. Duration of the post is 2 years, can be extended up to 3 years, depending on study progress. Duties of the post. It is anticipated that the fellow will work under the direct supervision of consultant cardiac electrophysiologists in the department with direct supervision of Dr Shui Hao Chin who is responsible for VT ablation program in the trust. Working and training with other EP and devices consultants will be accessible. It is expected that the successful applicant will be exposed to some EP interventions as well as comprehensive management of patients with arrhythmic conditions in out-patient and in-patient settings. The majority of the week will be spent in research activity. There will be no regular ward commitment. The fellow will be expected to do 1- 2 out-patient clinics per week. The opportunity to join the registrar on-call rota may be available, but is not mandatory. On-call / Emergency Duty Rota There is no mandatory commitment to the out of hours SpR rota, but there may be an opportunity to do this should a rota slot become available. Teaching. The applicant will be expected to attend regular educational and MDT meetings where the management of patients with arrhythmias and devices are discussed.