Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in London is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery to join their team. The role involves direct patient care, participation in medical audits, and exposure to surgical procedures, aiming to enhance experience in the field. Candidates must possess a full GMC Registration and relevant clinical experience, with opportunities for further training and involvement in research.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive clinical experience in relevant placements.
• Exposure to acute conditions.
• Experience working in Cardiac Surgery as an SHO.

Responsibilities

• Take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted.
• Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations.
• Assist in the operating theatre as required.
• Be responsible for the care of all cardiothoracic patients on the wards.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Full GMC Registration

Other relevant postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the cardiothoracic department at the Royal Brompton Hospital. This post is suitable for individuals wishing to pursue a career in Cardiothoracic Surgery or someone who simply wishes to increase their experience of surgery in general. The job will provide excellent exposure for those planning to apply for national selection for speciality training in cardiothoracic surgery.

Although this is not an approved training position, you will be assigned a named educational supervisor who will work with you to construct an individual training plan. This will include regular appraisal and the opportunity to participate in audit and research activities within the department.

If successful, you will be joining a dynamic team with an international reputation in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. The posts are available for 6 months in the first instance, extendable by mutual agreement up to a maximum period of 24 months.

Applicants must have MBBS or equivalent and be fully registered with the GMC.

The successful candidate will be part of an 8 person rota which does not include night shifts.

This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

• To acquaint him/herself with details of patient management in discussion with the consultants and ensure their efficient execution.
• To ensure that good communication is maintained with all medical colleagues, e.g. anaesthetists, cardiologists, nursing staff and paramedical departments such as physiotherapists, radiographers and ancillary staff, to the benefit of the patient.
• To ensure that specialist registrars and consultants are kept informed regarding alteration in the condition of any of their patients.
• To ensure that all in-patient notes are kept up to date and tidy.

About us

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world. Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Job responsibilities

• To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the consultants care.
• Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations.
• To see and examine all patients under the care of the consultant concerned, including those in the Intensive Care Unit.
• To assist when required in the operating theatre.
• To attend and assist in out-patient clinics if appropriate.
• To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including a discharge summary which the patient must take with them.
• During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all cardiothoracic patients on the wards.
• To perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. if necessary under the supervision of a specialist registrar.
• To cross cover, in conjunction with other ST1/junior clinical fellows, when one ST1/junior clinical fellow is absent or on annual or study leave and with the guidance and supervision of the appropriate specialist registrar, to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the absent colleague are carried out.
• To keep the specialist registrar and consultant informed of any patient who is giving cause for concern.
• To communicate to patients relatives the progress of that patient.
• To be available for emergency calls to ITU and other parts of the hospital, if required, i.e. for cardiac arrest.
• To participate in research projects which may already be in progress.
• To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. nurses and physiotherapists.
• To participate in the medical audit programme and update PATS data entry.
• To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

• Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
• Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent

Clinical Experience:

• Comprehensive clinical experience in relevant placements
• Exposure to acute conditions
• Experience working in Cardiac Surgery as an SHO

Knowledge and Skills & Other

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational skills
• Knowledge of patient safety
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A team based approach to care and service management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with colleagues; clinical and non-clinical patients and their carers/relatives.
• An understanding of the research process
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust