Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Transplant & Organ Retrieval

NHS; Harefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Transplant & Organ Retrieval. This full-time role at Harefield Hospital offers hands-on experience in advanced transplant surgery and leadership in patient care. Candidates should have an MBBS or equivalent, completion of core surgical training, and at least 3 years' experience in cardiothoracic surgery. Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative treatments and research.

Qualifications

• Completion of core surgical training or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of at least 3 years’ experience in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Technically competent to perform routine cardiac surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the on‑call rota for organ retrieval for transplantation.
• Assist in heart and lung transplant operations under consultant supervision.
• Lead daily ICU and ward rounds for transplant patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCS, FRCS, or equivalent

Higher medical degree

Job description

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 06 January 2026

Location: Harefield Hospital, London

Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term

Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Transplant & Organ Retrieval

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Transplant Surgery Fellow to join our world‑leading team at Harefield Hospital, a centre of excellence in heart and lung transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in advanced transplant surgery and cutting‑edge cardiac support therapies.

Key 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).

Requirements

• 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.

About us

Harefield Hospital is a world‑renowned centre of excellence in cardiothoracic care, specializing 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.

Qualifications / Training

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of at least 3 years’ experience in cardiothoracic surgery
• MRCS, FRCS, or equivalent
• Higher medical degree

Surgical Competence and Experience

• Median sternotomy
• Establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)
• Systematic haemostasis and closure of the chest
• 1st assistant to Consultant Surgeon
• Evidence of at least 1 year attached to a transplant unit
• Technically competent to perform routine cardiac surgical procedures as the primary operator (supervised/unsupervised)
• Familiarity with donor optimisation and donor retrieval for intra‑thoracic transplantation

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust