Clinical Fellow - Cardiac Surgery

Job overview

Clinical Fellow, Cardiac Surgery

MT03 Fixed Term - 6 Months (With a possible extension)

The post is an appointment for 6 months initially with a possible further extension as a Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Liverpool has been designated by the NHS England to provide Paediatric  Congenital Cardiac Surgery by Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery by the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES The cardiac surgical fellow will work a hybrid shift system for 48 hours per week on average. At any single time only one registrar/Fellow will be allowed to be on leave.

The post offers exposure to all aspects of paediatric cardiac surgery, including extra-corporal life support (ECLS), adult congenital cardiac surgery, pectus and chest wall surgery.

In addition to bedside / theatre teaching, there is a programme of lectures and tutorials on all aspects of paediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. The registrar / fellows are expected to contribute to this programme.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT The cardiac unit offers facilities for clinical research and is developing an active research programme. The unit undertakes regular audit meetings to which the fellows are expected to participate and contribute. Clinical fellows are encouraged to undertake a research project.

OTHER INFORMATION Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience in cardiac surgery

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Full Registration with GMC
• Demonstrable experience at Registrar or Senior SHO level in Cardiac Surgery
• Written communication skills in English and the ability to explain clinical procedures to patients
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrate an interest in research
• Ability to work flexibly in regards to teamwork
• Demonstrate evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.