Main area Cardiac Surgery Grade MT03
Contract Fixed term: 6 months (with a possible extension to 12 months)
Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (plus on call)
Job ref 411-SUR-25-6908367
Employer Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Alder Hey Children's hospital
Town Liverpool
Salary £49,909 - £70,425 Per annum pro rata
Salary period Yearly
Closing 02/04/2025 23:59
Clinical Fellow - Cardiac Surgery
MT03
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care and has a presence in community outreach sites. The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* Extensive staff health and well-being programmes
Job overview
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.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
* Full Registration with GMC
Experience
* Demonstrable experience at Registrar or Senior SHO level in Cardiac Surgery
We reserve the right to close vacancies without notice when we have received a sufficient number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Should you require any assistance during the application stages please contact the recruiting manager of vacancy or the recruitment team at recruitment@alderhey.nhs.uk or call 0151 282 4599.
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