Job summary Clinical Fellow, Cardiac Surgery MT03 Fixed Term - 6 Months (With a possible extension) The post is an appointment for 6 months initially with a possible further extension as a Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Liverpool has been designated by the NHS England to provide PaediatricCongenital Cardiac Surgery by Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery by the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Main duties of the job DUTIES The cardiac surgical fellow will work a hybrid shift system for 48 hours per week on average. At any single time only one registrar/Fellow will be allowed to be on leave. The post offers exposure to all aspects of paediatric cardiac surgery, including extra-corporal life support (ECLS), adult congenital cardiac surgery, pectus and chest wall surgery. In addition to bedside / theatre teaching, there is a programme of lectures and tutorials on all aspects of paediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. The registrar / fellows are expected to contribute to this programme. RESEARCH AND AUDIT The cardiac unit offers facilities for clinical research and is developing an active research programme. The unit undertakes regular audit meetings to which the fellows are expected to participate and contribute. Clinical fellows are encouraged to undertake a research project. OTHER INFORMATION Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in cardiac surgery About us Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals providing care for over 200,000 children and young people each year. It is one of only four stand-alone paediatric trusts in UK and is staffed by 2,800 employees. Alder Hey offers 20 specialist services including being the designated national centre for Craniofacial Surgery and a Centre of Excellence for Paediatric Oncology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology and Orthopaedics. It is a teaching hospital and trains 550 medical and 400 nursing students each year. A child and adolescent mental health service is also provided with an in-patient unit based at the Trust. Recent expansion has seen the provision of additional theatres (there are 13 operating Theatres in total) and the opening of a new Neuro-sciences development. Alder Hey serves not only the children of Liverpool but is the tertiary referral centre for children from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales for many sub-specialties of paediatrics. The Trust provides a range of community services including school nursing, home carers and a child development centre. The hospital has over 300 beds, including day beds for surgery, a medical day care unit and Emergency Decision Unit. A purpose built Education Centre is situated on the hospital site and is available for all postgraduate educational activity. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £70,425 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 411-SUR-25-6908367 Job locations Alder Hey Children's hospital East Prescott Road Liverpool L12 2AP Job description Job responsibilities Full Registration with GMC Demonstrable experience at Registrar or Senior SHO level in Cardiac Surgery Written communication skills in English and the ability to explain clinical procedures to patients Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation Demonstrate an interest in research Ability to work flexibly in regards to teamwork Demonstrate evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development. Job description Job responsibilities Full Registration with GMC Demonstrable experience at Registrar or Senior SHO level in Cardiac Surgery Written communication skills in English and the ability to explain clinical procedures to patients Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation Demonstrate an interest in research Ability to work flexibly in regards to teamwork Demonstrate evidence of ongoing commitment to personal and professional development. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with GMC Experience Essential Demonstrable experience at Registrar or Senior SHO level in Cardiac Surgery Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with GMC Experience Essential Demonstrable experience at Registrar or Senior SHO level in Cardiac Surgery 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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey Children's hospital East Prescott Road Liverpool L12 2AP Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)