Job summary
The Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology will join a team of 11 middle-grade doctors, contributing to the delivery of specialist paediatric cardiology services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop and consolidate clinical experience in paediatric cardiology through exposure to a broad spectrum of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions, supporting the ongoing care of children with complex cardiac disease. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 12 months. The duration of the appointment is linked to service and training requirements, and there may be the opportunity for an extension beyond the initial term should these requirements not be met within the 12-month period.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide support for the daily running of the paediatric cardiology service. The candidate will be expected to provide support to inpatient and outpatient services. This post will involve supervision of the daily medical care of all cardiology inpatients, contribution to outpatient services, support for the Heart Investigations Unit, and participation in a full-shift rota at the middle grade level. There is a daily PICU ward round with the Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Intensivists. The individual would be expected to undertake any other duties requested by any of the Consultant Cardiologists, should the need arise. The post involves working on a 1:10 rota in a full shift system. The working hours are in line with the current European Working Time Directive (EWTD), with an average work week comprising of 40 hours.

About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 284-26-8058305-DPBC
Job locations: Birmingham Childrens Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent

Knowledge
Essential

• Paediatric cardiology experience for at least 12 months
• Practical skills to include resuscitation, intensive and general care of children and babies

Desirable

• Middle grade Paediatric Cardiology experience For 6 months
• Ability to show progression in the specialty

Professional/managerial/specialist knowledge
Essential

• Independent echocardiography skills
• Ability to adapt to new and different clinical computer systems, with appropriate training

Other requirements
Essential

• GMC Registration
• Maintains up to date knowledge in field of interest
• Interest in teaching

Desirable

• Publications
• Previous UK experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist
Dr Chetan Mehta
chetan.mehta1@nhs.net
01213339454