Fellow in Inherited Cardiac Conditions


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £76,582 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical Duties: Participate in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with inherited cardiac conditions and related disorders, including: Cardiomyopathies (e.g., hypertrophic, dilated, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies). Channelopathies (e.g., Long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome). Connective tissue disorders (e.g., Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome). Neuromuscular disorders with cardiac involvement (e.g., Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy). Assist in performing and interpreting advanced diagnostic tests such as echocardiography, cardiac MRI, Holter monitoring, exercise testing, and genetic testing. Work closely with the neuromuscular team to provide comprehensive care for patients with cardiac manifestations of neuromuscular conditions. Collaborate with genetic counsellors to support family screening programs and cascade testing. Attend and contribute to weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, presenting cases and participating in decision-making. Provide outpatient care, including ICC and neuromuscular-specific clinics, and assist with inpatient consultations related to these conditions. Research and Academic Development: Engage in ongoing clinical and translational research projects, with opportunities to design and lead studies in areas such as: Cardiomyopathy and neuromuscular disorder registries and natural history studies. Genotype-phenotype correlations in inherited and neuromuscular conditions. Cardiac outcomes in patients with Duchenne, Becker, and myotonic dystrophies. Sex differences in inherited cardiovascular disease. Recruiting to multi-centre collaborations Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences. Support audit and quality improvement projects to enhance ICC and neuromuscular services. Teaching and Training: Provide teaching to medical students, junior doctors, and allied health professionals on inherited cardiac conditions and neuromuscular disorders. Deliver case-based teaching sessions and contribute to departmental educational activities. Supervise trainees in ICC- and neuromuscular-related procedures and clinical decision-making. Leadership and Innovation: Participate in service development projects, including expanding the ICC and neuromuscular clinics and family screening services. Support the implementation of innovative care pathways and patient engagement initiatives. Contribute to the development of departmental guidelines for managing inherited cardiac and neuromuscular conditions.

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