Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

The post is designed for individuals who envision to pursue a career in paediatric cardiac surgery. This post would suit a cardiothoracic trainee (ST4 equivalent or above) who wishes to gain exposure to congenital cardiac surgery to guide future training. The post-holder will work within the department of paediatric and adult congenital heart surgery. This post is for duration of 6 months, although an extension of this arrangement may be considered for suitable applicants., The post will be based at the Evelina Children's Hospital at Guy's and St Thomas' Trust. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

As a clinical fellow the post-holder will be responsible for the surgical care of all in-patients scheduled for surgery on the paediatric and adult congenital heart services.

The post-holder will assist, or undertake with consultant supervision, cases requiring surgery for paediatric and adult congenital heart disorders.

The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of these patients' pre and post-operative care in conjunction with the other congenital surgical registrars and colleagues in the paediatric and adult congenital cardiology and intensive care units.

In addition, the post-holder might be asked to participate in out-patient surgical clinics in agreement with consultant colleagues.

The post-holder will also be expected to participate in audit and research projects as identified by mutual agreement with consultant colleagues, as well as in teaching of junior staff, and in clinical governance activities within the department.

The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides a comprehensive service to children with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the network. The Department has an active programme of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, a complete Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Echocardiography, specialised cross sectional imaging and Electrophysiology.

The department has an international reputation for excellence and innovation in many fields including fetal cardiology, congenital intervention, echocardiography and cardiac MRI.

The Department of Paediatric Cardiology provides a comprehensive service to children with congenital and acquired heart disease throughout the South Thames region. The Department has an active programme of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, a complete Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, Echocardiography and specialised cross-sectional imaging and Electrophysiology.