Senior Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery

Job summary

Responsibility for the day-to-day management of thoracic surgery in-patients under the supervision of the consultant team. Liaising with on-call consultant and nursing staff regarding emergency and non-elective referrals. Regular attendance in theatres and out-patient clinics Administration including production of discharge summaries, clinic letters and the communication of pathology results to referring trusts Contribution to departmental teaching, research and clinical audit

Main duties of the job

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Senior Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery

Nodal Point - 4 - £61,825 p.a. excl. LZ

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Fixed Term

An exciting opportunity exists to appoint talented Clinical Fellows to the Thoracic Surgery Department at Guy's Hospital.

Start date can be flexible for the successful applicant(s) and further start dates may be available in 2026. Contract length can be negotiable and will be dependent on applicant experience and suitability.

About us

The Department of Thoracic Surgery within Guys' and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist thoracic centres in the UK, performing approximately 1500 surgical procedures per year of varying case mix and complexity.

The majority of referrals to the thoracic centre are tertiary in nature, with a mixture of both cancer and non-cancer cases.

The appointee will join a team of 8 thoracic surgery consultants, an associate specialist, and a team pf specialist registrars / clinical fellows, nurse practitioners and junior clinical fellows.

They will receive training within the ward, clinic and theatre environments, and also gain experience of thoracic multidisciplinary working. The post holder will participate in clinical and other service activities in order to ensure a high standard of patient care and to assist with service development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see person specification attached.

• Responsibility for the day-to-day management of thoracic surgery in-patients under the supervision of the consultant team.
• Liaising with on-call consultant and nursing staff regarding emergency and non-elective referrals.
• Regular attendance in theatres and out-patient clinics
• Administration including production of discharge summaries, clinic letters and the communication of pathology results to referring trusts
• Contribution to departmental teaching, research and clinical audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Royal College of Surgeons membership (MRCS) or equivalent.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• At least 12 months cardiothoracic surgery experience (at registrar level).

Desirable

• More than 12 months experience of general thoracic surgery at registrar level or equivalent with experience of complex open and VATS surgery.
• ATLS, ALS or equivalent.
• Evidence of achievements contributing to patient care (clinical audit).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience of leading a surgical team.
• Understanding of the principles of medical research and statistics.

Desirable

• Peer-reviewed publications or higher research degree relevant to cardiothoracic surgery.
• Management training.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting.

Other

Essential

• Strong leadership and organisation skills.
• An understanding of NHS targets e.g. 18 weeks and the 62 day cancer pathway.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

London

SE1 9RT

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

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