Clinical Fellow Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is offering an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Cardiac or Thoracic Surgery for 12-24 months. This role provides comprehensive clinical experience, including surgical care and patient management, within a leading cardiothoracic programme. Candidates will benefit from a supportive team and opportunities for professional development, including engagement in research and education.

Benefits

Study leave and financial support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Suitable for doctors seeking more clinical experience in cardiac or thoracic surgery.
• Engagement with audit, research, education, and leadership activities encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative assessment and surgical care of cardiac and thoracic patients.
• Attendance at outpatient clinics, MDT meetings, and ward rounds.
• Participation in the full shift out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Surgical care

Patient assessment

Leadership

Job description

Opportunity for Clinical Fellow in Cardiac or Thoracic Surgery

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in either Cardiac or Thoracic Surgery to join our team for a period of 12-24 months.

Our team is part of one of the largest cardiothoracic programmes in the UK, undertaking approximately 1300 open heart procedures and 1200 thoracic procedures annually. We are also one of the UK's largest robotic thoracic centres. The unit performs heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service), and adult congenital cardiac surgery (Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service).

The successful candidates will be supported by a friendly and thriving cardiothoracic team. Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment, surgical care, and post-operative care of cardiac and thoracic patients. The role involves attendance at outpatient clinics, MDT meetings, ward rounds, and elective and emergency surgeries. The post holder will participate in the full shift out-of-hours rota.

This position is suitable for doctors seeking more clinical experience in cardiac or thoracic surgery before applying for a National Training Number, or for more experienced applicants pursuing CESR. Engagement with audit, research, education, and leadership activities is encouraged. Study leave and financial support are provided.

Contact Information

For informal enquiries:

• Cardiac – Mr. Kasra Shaikhrezai, Clinical Director, Department of Cardiac Surgery. Email: [e-mail]
• Thoracic – Mr. Nikos Kostoulas, Department of Thoracic Surgery. Email: [e-mail]

To arrange an informal visit, contact:

• Mrs. Amanda Forbes, Service Manager, Heart, Lung & Diagnostics Division. Email: [e-mail]

Additional Information

NHS Golden Jubilee considers flexible working options. The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so apply early.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or long-term health condition, support is available during the recruitment process. We promote diversity and inclusion across our organization. Contact details for the Recruitment Service can be found in the Job Pack.