Senior Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS hospital trust is seeking a clinical fellow for a 12-month post in paediatric cardiac surgery. The position is suitable for junior trainees or senior trainees considering subspecialization. Responsibilities include surgical care, participation in outpatient clinics, and involvement in audit and research projects. This role provides an opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to congenital cardiac surgery within a renowned department.

Qualifications

• Interest in paediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery.
• Experience in clinical settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for surgical care of in-patients scheduled for surgery.
• Participate in audit and research projects with consultants.
• Provide clinical services under guidance of consultant surgeons.

Job description

Overview

The post is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in paediatric cardiac surgery. This post would suit a junior trainee who wishes to gain exposure to congenital cardiac surgery to guide future training, or a more senior trainee considering sub-specialisation in congenital cardiac surgery. The post-holder will work within the department of paediatric and adult congenital heart surgery. This post is for a duration of 12 months, although an extension of this arrangement may be considered for suitable applicants.

Location and duration

The post will be based at the Evelina Children’s Hospital at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service. The post is for 12 months, with possible extension for suitable applicants.

Responsibilities

• As a clinical fellow the post-holder will be responsible for the surgical care of all in-patients scheduled for surgery on the paediatric and adult congenital heart services.
• Assist, or undertake with consultant supervision, cases requiring surgery for paediatric and adult congenital heart disorders.
• Be responsible for all aspects of these patients’ pre- and post-operative care in conjunction with the other congenital surgical registrars and colleagues in the paediatric and adult congenital cardiology and intensive care units.
• In addition, the post-holder might be asked to participate in out-patient surgical clinics in agreement with consultant colleagues.
• The post-holder will also be expected to participate in audit and research projects as identified by mutual agreement with consultant colleagues, as well as in teaching of junior staff, and in clinical governance activities within the department.

Department context

The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides a comprehensive service to children with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the network. The Department has an active programme of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, a complete Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Echocardiography, specialised cross sectional imaging and Electrophysiology. The department has an international reputation for excellence and innovation in fetal cardiology, congenital intervention, echocardiography and cardiac MRI.

The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides a comprehensive service to children with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the South Thames region. The Department has an active programme of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, a complete Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Echocardiography and specialised cross-sectional imaging and Electrophysiology.

Role responsibilities and duties

• The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to include:
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
• Continued clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
• The successful applicant will be expected to provide clinical services for paediatric, as well as adult congenital, cardiac surgery patients in support and under the guidance of the consultant surgeons. The role will encompass all aspects of patient care including reviewing surgical cases in multidisciplinary meetings, peri-operative care, paediatric intensive care, ward, theatre and on-call duties.

Other duties and training opportunities

• Participation in intensive care ward rounds
• Participation in adult congenital cardiac surgery ward rounds
• Participation in surgical outpatient clinics including postoperative wound review
• Contribution to organisation of the paediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgical list

Application details

Please refer to JD and person specification. This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.