Senior Fellow in Cardiac Imaging

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Senior cardiology trainees with a subspecialty interest in cardiac imaging are invited to apply for the Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship at Southampton General Hospital. This 1‑year post in a large tertiary centre commences in August 2026.

The cardiac imaging fellow undertakes transoesophageal, stress, contrast and 3D echocardiography lists, attends and presents at the aortic and mitral valve MDT meetings, attends the specialist heart valve clinic and supports physiologists in the department with general echo cardiographic inquiries. There are also opportunities for training in cardiac MRI on a once weekly basis and to undertake audit or research projects if desired.

There is also an opportunity for involvement in the transcatheter edge‑to‑edge mitral and tricuspid valve repair services.

There is a requirement to participate in the cardiology registrar middle grade on‑call rota. There is no commitment to the General medical rota nor to general cardiology clinics.

This post is ideally suited to registrars in the final year of training or post CCT that are looking for significant experience in advanced echocardiography and heart valve disease prior to seeking a consultant post. Informal enquiries are welcomed.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Posted: 22 January 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: £65,048 – £73,992, depending on experience

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full time

Reference number: 188-MA60126

Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non‑training 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 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed (non‑training) fellows will…