Clinical Fellow in Transplant Medicine (Cardiology and Respiratory)

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Harefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS institution in the UK is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Transplant Medicine for an initial 6-month term, potentially extending to 2 years. Key responsibilities include managing the admission and daily care of cardiology and respiratory patients, participating in an on-call rota, and supervising junior staff within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess a medical degree and demonstrate commitment to ongoing education, patient management, and teamwork. Opportunities for flexible working are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for disability adjustments

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiology and respiratory medicine.
• Knowledge of heart failure and transplantation.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day care of cardiology and respiratory patients.
• Participate in an on‑call rota managing emergency cases.
• Supervise and train junior staff in the Transplant Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Team collaboration

Medical procedures

Education

Medical degree

Job description

The Harefield Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is the largest postgraduate specialist heart and lung centre in the United Kingdom. We are seeking to appoint a Junior Clinical Fellow in Transplant Medicine for an initial 6‑month period, with a possible extension of up to 2 years by mutual agreement.

The successful candidate will undertake the admission and day‑to‑day care of cardiology and respiratory patients, including short‑term investigations and longer‑term treatment. They will participate in an on‑call rota and will be expected to manage emergency cases admitted daily.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Ensure good communication within the Transplant Service and collaborate with medical, surgical colleagues, and other departments.
• Take history, examine, and record all findings of patients admitted under the Transplant Service, including those in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Assist in out‑patient sessions when required.
• Arrange transfer of patients to/from other hospitals or discharge home, and prepare transfer/discharge summaries.
• Perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, chest drain insertion, central venous line insertion, and arterial blood gas sampling under supervision of a Specialist Registrar if necessary.
• Dictate/input urgent discharge summaries and ensure they are forwarded to the patient’s GP or receiving hospital as soon as possible.
• Supervise and train junior staff allocated to the Transplant Service.
• Work as a full member of the multi‑disciplinary team, including presenting at weekly MDS meetings and other division and Trust meetings.
• Undertake regular ward rounds to ensure effective management during the in‑patient stay.
• Keep the Ward Sister, Specialist Registrar and Consultant informed of any patient who is causing concern.
• Communicate progress to patients’ relatives.
• Participate in the Medical Audit Programme and update relevant patient database programmes.
• Participate fully in the service and training programme of the Transplant Service and Heart Division.
• Respond to occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances that may arise.

Professional Responsibilities

• Seek and maintain professional qualifications.
• Maintain current knowledge of cardiology, heart failure, respiratory medicine, and transplantation, and participate in a recognised programme of continuing medical education and professional development.
• Set and maintain high professional standards.

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitably according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studies at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work‑life balance and to work in a way that is best for them and our patients. We will consider all requests to work flexibly, taking into account the individual's personal circumstances as well as the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the recruiting manager as part of the on‑boarding process.

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