Research fellow in Cardiology

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We have an exciting and prestigious opportunity available! We are looking to appoint a Research Fellow in Cardiology, the appointment is for a 12‑month fixed‑term post, available from March 2026 with a view to extend. The Trust serves a population of 520,000 and has on‑site angiography, angioplasty and pacing.

The successful applicant will be engaged in cardiology research predominantly, working towards an MD/PhD in Cardiology. The main area of research focuses on the use of near‑patient testing of thrombotic status to identify patients with cardiac conditions at risk of future thrombotic events and investigate the relative effect of antithrombotic agents in thrombotic risk reduction and bleeding risk.

The successful applicant will be actively involved in these and future projects, and it is intended that the candidate will register for a higher research degree (MD or PhD), through existing links with either the University of Hertfordshire or Imperial College. There will also be a requirement to help support the research team of nurses to recruit patients into commercial clinical trials and registries that are ongoing.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under UK Government guidelines, and the Trust will consider offering sponsorship to the successful applicant if required.

• Responsible for day‑to‑day running of clinical research projects, in particular for patient recruitment, enrolment, follow‑up and data entry.
• Contribute to the design of new clinical research projects. Obtain permission from the local Ethics Committee and write up results.
• Participate in delivering cardiac services, both to research participants and general cardiology patients, in particular out‑patient clinics, ward cover and on calls. Exposure to Cardiac Imaging and Intervention is also possible.

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a range of general and specialist services. Our 6,000 staff ensure patients get the best care. We are proud of our hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We are committed to a positive work‑life balance for our employees, including flexible working patterns. Requests are considered formally and balanced against service needs.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name:
Diana

A. Gorog

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