Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Transplant & Organ Retrieval

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Harefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Harefield is seeking a qualified medical professional to join their cardiothoracic surgery team. The role includes participation in organ retrieval, assisting in transplant surgeries, and supporting junior surgeons. The ideal candidate will have an MBBS or equivalent, complete core surgical training, and possess a strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery. This position offers an innovative work environment committed to patient outcomes and research in transplantation.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Completion of core surgical training or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the on-call rota for organ retrieval for transplantation.
• Work closely with transplant physicians, providing surgical advice and support for transplant patients.
• Assist in heart and lung transplant operations under consultant supervision.
• Contribute to surgical management of patients with mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO).
• Lead daily ICU and ward rounds for transplant patients.
• Present cases at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support training of junior surgeons in transplant patient care.
• Engage in research activities, aiming for annual publication and conference submissions.
• Assist with managing transplant, VAD, and MCS databases for audit and research purposes.
• Be available for on-call duties within 15 minutes of the hospital (non-resident out of hours).

Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Completion of core surgical training or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in the on‑call rota for organ retrieval for transplantation.
• Work closely with transplant physicians, providing surgical advice and support for transplant patients.
• Assist in heart and lung transplant operations under consultant supervision.
• Contribute to surgical management of patients with mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO).
• Lead daily ICU and ward rounds for transplant patients.
• Present cases at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support training of junior surgeons in transplant patient care.
• Engage in research activities, aiming for annual publication and conference submissions.
• Assist with managing transplant, VAD, and MCS databases for audit and research purposes.
• Be available for on‑call duties within 15 minutes of the hospital (non‑resident out of hours).

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Completion of core surgical training or equivalent experience.
• Strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Harefield Hospital is a world‑renowned centre of excellence in cardiothoracic care, specialising in heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced cardiac surgery. As part of the team, you’ll work in a collaborative, innovative environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes through cutting‑edge treatments and compassionate care. Our commitment to research, education and multidisciplinary teamwork ensures that every staff member plays a vital role in shaping the future of cardiothoracic medicine.