Senior Fellow in Interventional Cardiology (Wessex - PCI/TAVI))
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £73,992.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £73992.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9188-26-0115 |
Summary
There are three positions available across the wessex region for PCI, one at UHS, one at UHD, and one at QAH. The successful applicants can both expect to have training in both basic and complex PCI. In addition, a dedicated post at UHS will provide (to a suitable candiate) experience in the planning and insertion of trans catheter aortic valve repalcements (TAVI). They will be expected to support the TAVI team and play an active part in the TAVI MDT process. This includes assessment of referrals, and ongoing care of ward patients (including acute general cardiology referrals to the service). Successful applicants can expect to have high quality training in all aspects interventional cardiology. All labs are well provisioned and across the Wessex region, 90% of cases are undertaken via the radial approach. The successful applicants can expect to have exposure and training in IVUS, OCT, and advanced intracoronary physiology using various technologies. Recannalisation of chronic total occlusions is a major interest within each department. Each lab is fully equipped with rotational atherectomy and intravascular lithotripsy. There are also opportunities to train in other calcium modification techniques including orbital and laser atherectomy, and coronary sinus reducer implantation. In all trusts, the successful candidate will receive advanced training in percutaneous coronary intervention in both acute and stable patients. All have established CTO programmes and perform complex CHIP angioplasty. There will be a weekly outpatient clinic for complex PCI patients and the post holder will be responsible for running a weekly angio review session as well as preparing the cardiac surgical MDT. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee) Proposed interview date: 27th February 2026This vacancy closes on or before 19th February 2026