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This Clinical Fellow is at Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 12 months’ duration with the possibility of extension, working in Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This Clinical Fellow is at Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 12 months duration with the possibility of extension, working in Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital.
You will work as an integral member of a dynamic team – with opportunity to contribute to the full spectrum of the patient pathway, including perioperative care, outpatient clinics (some at peripheral hospitals), multidisciplinary team meetings, and operating lists; and covering a 1 in 7 non-resident on-call rota.
The successful candidate will be supported to meet their own professional-development commensurate to their experience ad career targets, alongside service needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This Clinical Fellow is at Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 12 months’ duration with the possibility of extension, working in Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Able to teach and support junior colleagues
Desirable
- Experience and enthusiasm for teaching; including at undergraduate and postgraduate leve
Audit & Research
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
- An understanding of research principles and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Practical experience of participation in clinical audit or research projects
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or similar courses. Presentations or publications resulting from original work.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2-years postgraduate surgical experience, with 1-year of cardiothoracic surgery.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Registrar level in Thoracic Surgery
- Operative experience (supervised) in cardiothoracic surgery
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, and to delegate appropriately
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload effectively
- Administrative skills, with the ability to complete work on time and to deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to plan strategically. Ability to contribute to local policy.
- Ability to lead others and deliver change.
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- IELTS score greater than 7.5
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualifications or higher degrees
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the A,I Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 7 importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Cardiothoracic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12 months). The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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