Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join an innovative unit. This role includes responsibilities in clinical development, engagement in clinical research, and management of patients in various settings. The position requires previous experience in Cardiac Thoracic Surgery and registration with the General Medical Council. The salary ranges from £37,068 to £61,825 per annum plus London allowance, with opportunities for further training and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' full time hospital service in ST3 grade or higher.
• 1 year experience in Cardiac Thoracic Surgery is essential.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cardiothoracic surgical on-call rota at SPR level.
• Conduct clinical development and engage in clinical research.
• Manage patients in theatre, intensive care, and outpatient settings.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Adult Life Support training

Clinical research

Education

Medical Degree

MRCS

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery

The closing date is 20 December 2025

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 programs 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: 6 months in the first instance and mutually agree extension.

Main duties of the job

The future post holder will be provided with an opportunity for 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 four on‑calls cover for the cardiac recovery unit ITU services and the busy A&E department.

The appointment involves spending an equal amount of time in theatre, on the ward and in outpatients. In theatre the appointee has the opportunity to get trained in all kinds of basic adult cardiac surgical techniques and will also have 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.

About us

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 Reachis 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.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

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.

Although these appointments are not accredited for training, the appointees will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programs 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Medical Degree
• Minimum of 2 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST3 grade or higher
• 1 year' experience in Cardiac Thoracic Surgery
• MRCS
• Career progression in Cardiac Thoracic Surgery

Academic Achievements

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

Other Requirements

• Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council

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.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£37,068 to £61,825 a year per annum plus London allowance