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A post is available from August 2026 for six months initially with the possibility of an extension of a further 6 months.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in thoracic surgery. It is suitable for all levels but would particularly suit a more experienced trainee who wants to gain experience in VATS, RATS and higher co-morbidity cases. Previous incumbents have gone to national training schemes or to consultant posts in the UK and abroad. Consultants at this hospital are authors of recently published textbooks of thoracic surgery and are research and audit active. The successful candidate will be expected to be fully involved in these activities.
Main duties of the job
*To participate fully in all aspects of the training and assessment programme, this will follow the requirements of PMETB curricula.
*To maintain the necessary records of training/logbook, and to participate in the formal annual assessment, and any other assessment arranged with the consultants
*To attend all relevant clinical and educational meetings
*To take part in the out of hours rota, and ensure that there is always adequate cover
*To undertake such other duties e.g., preparation of rotas, audit information or other administrative or organisational duties as required by the consultants.
*To participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, and non-medical staff.
*To provide a professional role model for more junior medical staff, and provide guidance and support, particularly during the out of hours period.
*To ensure that all records are accurately maintained, and appropriate deadlines met.
*To contribute to the smooth running of the department and support developments in practice within the directorate.
*To contribute to the audit programme of the department as directed.
*To observe the terms and conditions identified included with the training programme.
*To observe the Trusts policies and procedures, and clinical protocols
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Details
- Date posted: 08 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £52,656 to £73,992 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 175-26-1698
- Job locations: Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Road, Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom
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On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery with Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Cardiothoracic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £52,656 to £73,992 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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