Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery ST6+

Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery ST6+ Overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Cardiothoracic Team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of our Surgery Programme, which encompasses the management of patients across emergency, urgent, and elective streams.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Clinical Fellows and Consultants to meet the hospital’s planned activities for both in-patient and out-patient services. You will also provide supervision to surgical care practitioners and foundation year trainees within the unit.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the efficient operation of aortic surveillance clinics.
• Attend outpatient clinics, ensuring their smooth running and prompt dictation of clinic letters.
• Conduct formal ward rounds daily, including weekends and bank holidays when on-call, treating these rounds as teaching opportunities.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings and participate in the monthly Clinical Audit Day to uphold and enhance standards through clinical audits, evidence-based research, and appraisals.
• Organize and participate in out-of-hours cover for the unit as required.
• Supervise the care of surgical patients at night, including those in the High Dependency Unit and Intensive Care Unit, while effectively communicating with Consultants regarding patient management.
• Fulfill weekend on-call duties, which include conducting ward rounds, participating in emergency surgeries, and assessing in-patients and external referrals.
• Advise on the discharge process for patients under the care of cardiothoracic surgical Consultants.
• Perform surgeries appropriate to your level of experience under the guidance or assistance of a Consultant.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification or equivalent.
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery is essential; applications lacking this experience will not be considered.
• Proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency re-sternotomy.
• Desirable qualifications include a higher degree, teaching experience, publications in cardiothoracic surgery, and research experience.
• Effective communication skills, punctuality, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• IT skills necessary for the role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £59,406 to £69,976 per annum, pro rata for part-time roles.
• Permanent contract offering full-time employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the trust.

If you believe you are the right fit for this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to receiving your application.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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