Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
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. King's College Hospital has an excellent reputation for teaching and training cardiothoracic surgeons.
We have a particular interest in innovative cardiac surgical techniques and run one of the largest transapical/transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve programs in the UK. Other specific areas of expertise are 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 and mutually agree extension.
Main duties of the job
The future post holder will be provided with an opportunity of clinical development and is expected to invest time in clinical research. Clinical commitment will involve cardiothoracic surgical on-call rota at Spr level on a one in eight rotation. During the 4 oncalls cover for the cardiac recovery unit ITU services and the busy A&E department needs to be provided.
The appointment involves spending equal amount of time in theatre, on the ward and in outpatients. In theatre the appointee has the opportunity to get trained in all kind of basic adult cardiac surgical techniques and will also have the access to learn special cardiac surgical techniques such as off-pump CABG, complete arterial CABG, mitral valve repair, aortic root repair and replacement techniques, thoracic aortic surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement techniques. In summary, the applicant will have the opportunity to become comfortable with the management of cardiothoracic patients in cardiac theatres, intensive care and outpatients.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£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 Reachis 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 of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Date posted
07 November 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum plus London allowance
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-CAX-6777108
Job locations
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)





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