Senior Clinical Fellow Intensive Care Medicine Harefield Hospital

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Harefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified practitioner to provide clinical services in adult cardiothoracic intensive care. Responsibilities include managing post-operative care for transplant recipients and involvement in advanced cardiothoracic techniques. Candidates must have significant experience in cardiothoracic critical care. This position supports flexible working arrangements and is initially for 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 months of experience in cardiothoracic critical care.
• Appointment for 6 months, extendable to 12 months based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative critical care of heart and lung transplant recipients.
• Be involved in the cardiogenic shock and eCPR programme.
• Provide intensive care support for patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic surgery.

Skills

Clinical services in cardiothoracic intensive care

Experience with VA-ECMO, Impella, and ventricular assist devices

Post-operative critical care management

Education

NTN holder in year 4 or 5, CCST holder

Suitably qualified overseas trainee

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide clinical services in adult cardiothoracic intensive care in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and in keeping with the international role of the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Manage post‑operative critical care of heart and lung transplant recipients.
• Be involved in the cardiogenic shock and eCPR programme.
• Gain experience of VA‑ECMO, Impella, and ventricular assist devices.
• Provide intensive care support for patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic surgery.

Eligibility & Training

• NTN holder in year 4 or 5, CCST holder, or suitably qualified overseas trainee.
• Minimum 4 months experience in cardiothoracic critical care.
• Appointment for 6 months, extendable to 12 months based on performance and training needs.

Location

Harefield Hospital, Harefield, Kent. The post holder may work at any of the Trust’s sites as required.

Equality

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 basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, or marital or civil partnership.

Flexible Working

We support staff in achieving a healthy work‑life balance and will consider flexible working arrangements where possible.

Note: This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.