Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiorespiratory ICU & HDU
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Job summary
Applications are invited for Clinical Fellow posts in Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Intensive Care and High Dependency at the Royal Brompton Hospital. This is a 6-month, fixed-term post in the first instance, with the option to extend up to a maximum of 23 months by mutual consent. This post is suitable for anaesthetists, paediatricians, paediatric cardiologists, or trainees with an adult intensive care background wishing to gain further experience in the management of critically ill children with cardio-respiratory problems. Applicants for the Clinical Fellow post are expected to have at least one years' experience in paediatric or adult intensive care and full MRCPCH status or equivalent.
This post is advertised on a rolling basis and the start date will be negotiated with candidates who are successful at interview.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with other members of the clinical team, the applicant will be expected to provide clinical care for all patients receiving intensive/high-dependency care at the Royal Brompton Hospital. They will be fully involved with the investigation of patients by both invasive and non-invasive techniques and there will be opportunities for instruction and experience in paediatric intensive care. The clinical fellows are responsible for the supervision and teaching of the junior clinical fellows in their duties.
About us
The Royal Brompton Hospital is the largest postgraduate specialist heart and lung centre in the United Kingdom. A fundamental strength is its close collaboration on basic science research with the National Heart and Lung Institute. The Paediatric Cardiothoracic ICU admits close to 700 children per year with over 400 postoperative cardiopulmonary bypass cases. The posts offer a wide range of experience within the specialised area of Cardiorespiratory Care including the management and follow up of critically ill children. There is an active integrated teaching programme, and post holders are strongly encouraged to attend the established teaching programmes in the Paediatric Cardiology and Respiratory departments. Specific training needs of candidates can be accommodated within the PICU and associated paediatric sub-specialities. Research and audit activity is strongly encouraged and supported.
Details
Date posted
22 March 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-MED4397
Job locations
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care
Dr Anke K. Furck MD MSc FRCPCH
03301288121
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