Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

Job Overview

The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within General Medicine, working as part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive clinical assessments, maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, and ensuring the prompt completion of discharge summaries to support effective patient care and flow.

In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will contribute to the education and development of Resident Medical Staff and undergraduate medical students, while actively participating in audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives. This role offers excellent opportunities to broaden clinical experience, develop specialist interests, and enhance professional skills within a well-established General Medicine service.

Hywel Dda combines an exceptional quality of life with excellent training and development opportunities. Working within a supportive and inclusive health board, you'll have access to experienced mentors, ongoing professional development, and the chance to build your career while enjoying the outstanding landscapes and communities of West Wales.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of the Consultant Physician and Hospital Director, the post holder will become an integral member of a progressive General Medicine team. The role includes participation in the medical on-call rota and provides strong support for doctors wishing to develop a specialist interest in Cardiology.

This position is particularly suited to doctors who:

• Are preparing to enter a specialty training programme and wish to gain additional clinical experience.
• Are working towards MRCP or CESR and would benefit from structured guidance and development opportunities.
• Prefer a non-training clinical post while continuing to build expertise and specialist skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in Cardiology ward rounds and the ongoing management of cardiology patients.
• Attending Cardiology outpatient clinics to gain exposure to a broad range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Developing procedural and diagnostic competencies relevant to Cardiology.
• Building and maintaining a portfolio that demonstrates clinical achievements and professional development.
• Leading or contributing to clinical audit, quality improvement, and service enhancement projects.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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