Job summary Applications are invitied for the post of Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Surgery. This post is fixed term until 3rd February 2026, to commence as soon as possible. The Clinical Fellow is one of a team's of Tier 2 doctors and Advanced Clinical PR actioners who deliver care to Thoracic Surgical patients. Although this Job does not have the deanery educational approval it will provide training opportunities at the same level as a registrar (StR3) from the training programme sharing the same rota and the training opportunities. It will be suitable for a candidate with a dedicated interest in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Trainees wishing to develop subspecialty skills in Thoracic Surgery or research. Main duties of the job The duties and responsibilities of the Fellow can be balanced between service and training to support the successful applicant. All doctors will take part in a EWTD compliant non-resident on-call Rota (with prospective cover). The post can provide a period of dedicated training in Thoracic Surgery. A large number of Fellows who have previously taken up this post have managed to successfully apply for NTN Specialty Training and other pursued their career and successfully obtained consultant posts in the NHS including the thoracic surgery unit at UHB. Fellows will have: - An Educational Supervisor - A learning agreement which will be reviewed regularly - A named Clinical Supervisor - Training and feedback and assessment through work based assessments - The opportunity to attend Departmental teaching sessions - The opportunity to be involved in audit and governance processes - Be encouraged to undertake a service improvement project - A phased induction into the department - Specific support for international trainees including a trainee buddy system - Guidance on CESR process - A dedicated ring-fenced study budget - An opportunity and expectation to get involved in ongoing research projects About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty registrar Salary £61,825 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 11547 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities 1. To acquaint him/herself with details of patient management in discussion with the Consultants and ensure their efficient execution. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Consultant's care. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations. To see and examine all patients under the care of the Consultant concerned, including those in the Intensive Therapy Unit. 2. To assist in the operating theatre. 3. To attend and assist and subject to experience lead on out-patient sessions and participate in the MDT when required. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including the provision of a discharge summary on patients transfer. 4. To ensure that good communication is maintained with all medical colleagues, e.g. Anaesthetists, Nursing staff and Clinical Support Services, such as Physiotherapists, Radiographers and ancillary staff, to the benefit of the patient. To ensure other Specialty Registrars and Consultants are kept informed regarding any alteration in the condition of any of their patients. To supervise the transcription of discharge summaries to ensure accuracy and that these are forwarded to the patients General Practitioner or hospital of transfer as soon as possible after the patient is discharged and complete letters to General Practitioners. To ensure that all in-patient notes are kept up to date confidential and accurate. 5. To communicate to patients relatives, the progress of that patient. 6. During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all Thoracic patients on the wards. To perform or supervise juniors perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. Nurses and Physiotherapists. To participate in the Medical Audit Programme and update PATS data entry. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise. Job description Job responsibilities 1. To acquaint him/herself with details of patient management in discussion with the Consultants and ensure their efficient execution. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Consultant's care. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations. To see and examine all patients under the care of the Consultant concerned, including those in the Intensive Therapy Unit. 2. To assist in the operating theatre. 3. To attend and assist and subject to experience lead on out-patient sessions and participate in the MDT when required. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including the provision of a discharge summary on patients transfer. 4. To ensure that good communication is maintained with all medical colleagues, e.g. Anaesthetists, Nursing staff and Clinical Support Services, such as Physiotherapists, Radiographers and ancillary staff, to the benefit of the patient. To ensure other Specialty Registrars and Consultants are kept informed regarding any alteration in the condition of any of their patients. To supervise the transcription of discharge summaries to ensure accuracy and that these are forwarded to the patients General Practitioner or hospital of transfer as soon as possible after the patient is discharged and complete letters to General Practitioners. To ensure that all in-patient notes are kept up to date confidential and accurate. 5. To communicate to patients relatives, the progress of that patient. 6. During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all Thoracic patients on the wards. To perform or supervise juniors perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. Nurses and Physiotherapists. To participate in the Medical Audit Programme and update PATS data entry. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent Registration with the GMC Experience Essential Experience in Cardio Thoracic Surgery Shall have equivalent experience and competencies Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent Registration with the GMC Experience Essential Experience in Cardio Thoracic Surgery Shall have equivalent experience and competencies 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)