An opportunity has arisen for Clinical Fellow in either Cardiac or Thoracic Surgery to join our team for a period of 12-24 months.
One of the largest cardiothoracic programmes in the UK, our team undertake a wide range of procedures including approximately 1300 open heart procedures and almost 1200 thoracic procedures each year.
In addition, we are one of the largest robotic thoracic centres in the UK.
The unit undertakes heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support (Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service), and adult congenital cardiac surgery (Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service).The successful candidates will be fully supported by a thriving and friendly cardiothoracic team.
You will share responsibility for the pre-operative assessment, preparation, surgical care and post-operative care of all cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
This includes attendance at outpatient clinics & MDT meetings, ward rounds and elective and emergency operating sessions.
The post holder will contribute to the full shift out of hours rota.This role would suit doctors who wish to gain more clinical experience in either cardiac or thoracic surgery before applying for a National Training Number, or more experienced applicants who are pursuing a CESR.
Involvement with audit, research, education and leadership will be encouraged.
Study leave and financial support are provided.Informal enquiries to: Cardiac – Mr Kasra Shaikhrezai, Clinical Director, Department of Cardiac Surgery.Mr Zahid Mahmood, Department of Cardiac Surgery ****** – Mr Nikos Kostoulas, Department of Thoracic Surgery ****** To arrange an informal visit please contact:Mrs Amanda Forbes, Service Manager, Heart, Lung & Diagnostics Division, ****** Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community.
We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.