Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Overview

Position: Clinical Fellow in Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery – 6‑month assignment at Evelina Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Trust, with potential extension. The postholder must be prepared to work at any additional Trust location as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care for all in‑patients scheduled for paediatric and adult congenital heart surgery.
• Assist or undertake congenital cardiac surgery cases under consultant supervision.
• Manage pre‑and post‑operative care in partnership with surgical registrars, cardiology, and intensive care teams.
• Participate in outpatient surgical clinics as agreed with consultants.
• Engage in audit and research projects identified with consultants.
• Contribute to teaching of junior staff and to clinical governance activities.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings, peri‑operative care, and on‑call duties.

Qualifications & Experience

• Cardiothoracic trainee (ST4 equivalent or above) with foundation competency achievements.
• Full registration with GMC and licence to practice.
• MRCS or equivalent and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Demonstrated surgical exposure in adult cardiac surgery.
• Clear evidence of practical training and competencies in cardiothoracic surgery (ST1‑3) by appointment.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills; ability to discuss treatment options with patients.
• Teamwork, judgement under pressure, situation awareness, decision making, organisation and planning skills.
• Understanding of audit, clinical risk management, evidence‑based practice and research principles.
• Commitment to NHS values: professional integrity, confidentiality, patient advocacy, clinical governance.

Personal Attributes

• Capacity to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate leadership where appropriate.
• Awareness of own limitations and ability to seek assistance.
• Positive attitude to equality and continuous learning with a reflective approach to practice.

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