Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a trainee in cardiothoracic surgery for a 6-month post. The role offers clinical development and research opportunities, along with extensive training in advanced surgical techniques. Applicants should have a strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery and prior experience in the field, ideally with MRCP Part One completed and valid Adult Life Support certification. This position emphasizes intensive training and comprehensive educational support within a renowned surgical unit.

Benefits

Participation in educational programs

Named educational supervisor

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the field of cardiothoracic surgery is essential.
• Strong interest in applying for a number training post in the future.
• Up-to-date certification for Adult Life Support training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical development and research.
• Provide on-call cover for cardiothoracic surgical services.
• Train in basic and special cardiac surgical techniques.

Skills

Interest in cardiothoracic surgery

Adult Life Support certification

Experience in cardiothoracic surgery

Education

MRCP Part One completion

Job description

Overview

The future post holder will be provided with an opportunity of clinical development and is expected to invest time in clinical research. Clinical commitment will involve cardiothoracic surgical on-call rota at Spr level on a one in eight rotation. During the 4 oncalls cover for the cardiac recovery unit ITU services and the busy A&E department needs to be provided.

Experience and Training

The appointment involves spending equal amount of time in theatre, on the ward and in outpatients. In theatre the appointee has the opportunity to get trained in all kind of basic adult cardiac surgical techniques and will also have the access to learn special cardiac surgical techniques such as off-pump CABG, complete arterial CABG, mitral valve repair, aortic root repair and replacement techniques, thoracic aortic surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement techniques. In summary, the applicant will have the opportunity to become comfortable with the management of cardiothoracic patients in cardiac theatres, intensive care and outpatients.

Qualifications and Requirements

This post would be suitable for trainees with a strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery who would like to apply for a numbered training post in the future. Previous experience in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, but not necessarily at SpR level, is essential. Ideally trainees will have completed their MRCP Part One and will have an up to date certification for Adult Life Support training.

About King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

Unit Profile

This is a very innovative cardiac and thoracic unit based at King's College Hospital providing a comprehensive local and tertiary referral service to South East London and Kent. King's College Hospital has an excellent reputation for teaching and training cardiothoracic surgeons. We have a particular interest in innovative cardiac surgical techniques and run one of the largest transapical/transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve programmes in the UK. Other specific areas of expertise are arterial revascularisation, off‑pump bypass surgery, mitral valve repair, aortic valve and aortic root repair, minimally invasive surgery for heart valve disease and atrial fibrillation surgery. We also provide thoracic surgery.

Tenure and Conditions

Tenure: 6 months in the first instance and mutually agree extension. Although these appointments are not accredited for training the appointees will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital. Appointees will have a named educational supervisor. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors.