Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Posts:
Both are open for applications
Deadline: 5pm, Friday 7 November 2025
These prestigious fellowships provide exceptional, high-calibre, and high-volume interventional cardiology training within renowned international cardiac centres. Each post is fully funded for a 12-month period, offering a salary of approximately £70,000. Financial support is equally shared between BCIS industry partners and the host institutions.
The programme places a strong emphasis on interventional research while also delivering advanced practical training. In addition to professional development, these fellowships present a unique opportunity to live and work abroad, gaining valuable insight into diverse healthcare systems.
These positions are highly competitive and are best suited to candidates with an established foundation in interventional cardiology and academic research.
Eligibility is restricted to UK trainees in the final two years of their Specialist Registrar training who are BCIS members and intend to pursue a career in interventional cardiology. Supervision is provided by consultants representing the BCIS Training and Education Group.
Royal Jubilee Hospital, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada – Position commencing August 2026 – August 2027
Current Incumbent: Dr Simon Romaine from Northampton General Hospital (January 2025 – January 2026)
Here’s what previous fellow, Dr Sharmaine Thirunavukiarasu says about their previous experience “ My experience in Vancouver Island has completely exceeded expectations and given the opportunity, I would do it all over again. This fellowship has enabled me to broaden my clinical, procedural and academic horizons having worked in a high-volume centre at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. I have been able to fully hone my skills in complex coronary interventional procedures (LMS, bifurcations, rotablation, laser atherectomy, CTO) and high-volume use of intravascular imaging/coronary physiology. The training in Canada has provided me with invaluable experience having worked in a different healthcare system which will enrich my perspective and adaptability to various clinical settings when I return to the UK for my consultant post. I have had the opportunity to form lifelong networks with renowned interventional cardiologists in Canada. The fellowship programme in Victoria prioritises procedural independence and having done my fellowship in Canada, I now have the confidence to handle complex cases independently. I have been trained to develop a holistic approach to understanding of patient care beyond the cath lab, focussing on the continuum of care from diagnosis to intervention and follow up. Finally, I have been fortunate to travel around Canada and embrace the natural beauty of its national parks, coastal shores and cultural diversity”
Flinders Medical Centre Adelaide, Australia – Position commencing August 2026 – August 2027
Previous Incumbent: Dr Arka Das from Leeds General Infirmary (May 2024 – May 2025)
Current Incumbent: Dr Tom Kite from Nottingham City Hospital (May 2025 – May 2026)
In addition to the salary shown above there are some additional financial supplements to support with relocation costs as well and assisting with private clinical aspects.
Here’s what Dr Arka Das thinks about his time in Australia;
“The BCIS International Fellowship programme at Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, is a fantastic opportunity to enhance practical skills in complex coronary angioplasty and an array of structural procedures. The friendly team welcomed me into their family and enabled me to develop independence and autonomy in the cath lab through my 12 months. Service provision requirements were very light, allowing me to focus primarily on performing procedures. As one of two fellows on-site, I was able to select and prioritise which cases to focus on, and equally have flexibility on when to take leave for travel, making it the perfect balance.
The elected fellow can expect to perform over 450 primary operator PCIs, with frequent use of intra-coronary imaging and physiology. The site is a referral centre for complex left main, bifurcation, calcium modification and CTO procedures. Rotablation Atherectomy and Intravascular Lithotripsy are available and frequently used when indicated. The consultants were flexible and when possible, booked such cases around my availability, allowing me to maximise learning opportunities.
The team also runs a vibrant structural service, with high volumes of routine and complex TAVIs, alongside PFO, ASD, VSD closures, percutaneous occlusion of left atrial appendages and mitral valvuloplasty. They do just about anything! And hands-on fellow participation is warmly encouraged, making this is one of the true highlights of the fellowship programme.
The hospital has strong affiliations with Flinders University, so there is ample opportunities for involvement in research and teaching programmes. There is local funding available for attending conferences around Australia, an excellent way to visit the different cities. Adelaide itself is also a very friendly and safe city; I came with my wife and 2 young kids and made the most of the beach lifestyle here”
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for one of these fellowships, please submit your application via the form at the bottom of the page.
Within the form, you will need to attach a detailed CV (this should include a personal statement and procedural numbers) AND letters of support from two supervisory consultants. If you have any issues with the application process please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk. The shortlisted applicants will be invited to join a virtual interview with members of the Training and Education Working Group on Wednesday 26 November 2025, you are not required prepare anything to present to the panel.
