Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery

University Hospitals Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for dedicated training and development in a supportive environment, where you will engage in patient management, assist in surgeries, and collaborate with a variety of healthcare professionals. With a focus on fostering an inclusive culture, the Trust is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of its staff. Ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in a thriving department, this position promises a fulfilling career path in Thoracic Surgery.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Dedicated study budget

Training and development opportunities

Support for international trainees

Qualifications

• Experience in Cardio Thoracic Surgery is essential.
• Must have GMC registration and equivalent competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and assist in surgical procedures.
• Maintain communication with medical colleagues and patients' families.
• Participate in audits and teaching sessions.

Skills

Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Patient Management

Communication Skills

Surgical Procedures

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery. This post is fixed term until 3rd February 2026, to commence as soon as possible.

The Clinical Fellow is one of a team's of Tier 2 doctors and Advanced Clinical Practitioners who deliver care to Thoracic Surgical patients. Although this job does not have the deanery educational approval, it will provide training opportunities at the same level as a registrar (StR3+) from the training programme sharing the same rota and the training opportunities. It will be suitable for a candidate with a dedicated interest in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Trainees wishing to develop subspecialty skills in Thoracic Surgery or research.

The duties and responsibilities of the Fellow can be balanced between service and training to support the successful applicant. All doctors will take part in an EWTD compliant non-resident on-call rota (with prospective cover). The post can provide a period of dedicated training in Thoracic Surgery. A large number of Fellows who have previously taken up this post have managed to successfully apply for NTN Specialty Training and others have pursued their careers and successfully obtained consultant posts in the NHS, including the thoracic surgery unit at UHB.

Fellows will have:

1. An Educational Supervisor
2. A learning agreement which will be reviewed regularly
3. A named Clinical Supervisor
4. Training and feedback and assessment through work-based assessments
5. The opportunity to attend Departmental teaching sessions
6. The opportunity to be involved in audit and governance processes
7. Be encouraged to undertake a service improvement project
8. A phased induction into the department
9. Specific support for international trainees including a trainee buddy system
10. Guidance on CESR process
11. A dedicated ring-fenced study budget
12. An opportunity and expectation to get involved in ongoing research projects

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where we can.
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture that empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Key Responsibilities

1. To acquaint him/herself with details of patient management in discussion with the Consultants and ensure their efficient execution. To take history, examine, and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Consultant's 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 Therapy Unit.
2. To assist in the operating theatre.
3. To attend and assist and, subject to experience, lead on out-patient sessions and participate in the MDT when required. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including the provision of a discharge summary on patients' transfer.
4. To ensure that good communication is maintained with all medical colleagues, e.g. Anaesthetists, Nursing staff, and Clinical Support Services, such as Physiotherapists, Radiographers and ancillary staff, to the benefit of the patient. To ensure other Specialty Registrars and Consultants are kept informed regarding any alteration in the condition of any of their patients. To supervise the transcription of discharge summaries to ensure accuracy and that these are forwarded to the patients' General Practitioner or hospital of transfer as soon as possible after the patient is discharged and complete letters to General Practitioners. To ensure that all in-patient notes are kept up to date, confidential, and accurate.
5. To communicate to patients' relatives the progress of that patient.
6. During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all Thoracic patients on the wards. To perform or supervise juniors performing minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. 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

MB ChB or equivalent

Registration with the GMC

Experience

Experience in Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Shall have equivalent experience and competencies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Mr Hazem Fallouh via Secretary Miss Cynthia Gaynor
01213715925

Band

Specialty Registrar

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

11547

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH