Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellowship in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Rhythm Management

The post would suit cardiology trainees with at least three years experience of general cardiology and competency in pacing procedures who wished to gain further experience in invasive electrophysiology and ablation and complex device implantation. Experience and training would be offered to the candidate in procedures according to their level of experience. Prior clinical experience in Electrophysiology would be desirable. Opportunities also exist for clinically based research.

The Cardiac Rhythm Management service based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital serves and receives referrals for EP ablation from Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester), Poole Hospital (part of UHD), Salisbury District Hospital as well as the local population of Bournemouth and West Hampshire, a total population of over 1 million.

Complex devices are provided at RBH for Bournemouth, Poole and West Hampshire populations (approximately 650,000). Complex devices are also implanted at Dorset County Hospital (approximately 250,000) and Salisbury District Hospital (approximately 350,000). These external training sessions will also available to a suitable candidate.

Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year
plus enhancements based on rota
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 153-M3933
Job locations: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• GMC Registration

Desirable

• Higher Degree MD or PHD

Experience
Essential

• At least 3 years general medical experience post qualification
• Experience working within the Cardiology Department

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (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).

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.

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Richard Balasubramaniam
richard.balasubramaniam@nhs.net