Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Clinical Commitment

The future post holder will be provided with an opportunity of clinical development and is expected to invest time in clinical research. During the 4 on‑calls on the cardiothoracic surgical rota at Spr level on a one in eight rotation, the appointee will cover the cardiac recovery unit ITU services and the busy A&E department.

The appointment involves spending equal time in theatre, on the ward and in outpatients. In theatre the appointee will receive training in all basic adult cardiac surgical techniques and will also have the opportunity to learn special cardiac surgical techniques:

• off‑pump CABG
• complete arterial CABG
• mitral valve repair
• aortic root repair and replacement
• thoracic aortic surgery
• transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

In summary, the applicant will become comfortable with the management of cardiothoracic patients in cardiac theatres, intensive care and outpatients.

This post is suitable for trainees with a strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery who wish to apply for a numbered training post in the future. Previous experience in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, but not necessarily at SpR level, is essential. Ideally, trainees will have completed their MRCP Part One and will have an up‑to‑date certification for Adult Life Support training.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching trusts with a turnover of ~£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites.

The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets for 2040 and 2045.

This is a very innovative cardiac and thoracic unit based at King's College Hospital providing a comprehensive local and tertiary referral service to South East London and Kent. We have a particular interest in innovative cardiac surgical techniques and run one of the largest transapical/transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve programmes in the UK. Other specific areas of expertise include arterial revascularisation, off‑pump bypass surgery, mitral valve repair, aortic valve and aortic root repair, minimally invasive surgery for heart valve disease and atrial fibrillation surgery.

We also provide thoracic surgery.

Tenure: 6 months in the first instance with mutually agreed extension. Although these appointments are not accredited for training, the appointee will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the department and the hospital. A named educational supervisor will be assigned. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors.