Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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
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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of FY1 and FY2 role/level/competencies or equivalent
- Comprehensive clinical experience in relevant placements
- Exposure to acute conditions
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- An ability to initiative pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research
Other
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of FY1 and FY2 role/level/competencies or equivalent
- Comprehensive clinical experience in relevant placements
- Exposure to acute conditions
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or similar health care system
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- An ability to initiative pursue and complete clinical or basic medical research
Other
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
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).
Additional information
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).
