Clinical Fellow - Cardiac Surgery Specialist Registrar
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- 1 week ago
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Job description
Overview
This Specialist Registrar (ST3+) role at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester offers a 6-month fixed-term placement in Adult Cardiac Surgery, with potential extension. The successful candidate will serve as a Cardiothoracic Registrar, collaborating with peers to deliver a full-time equivalent position as part of the cardiac surgery service.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and manage patients with both acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Perform clerking of new admissions and conduct daily ward patient reviews.
- Take part in consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation and complete discharge summaries.
- Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, and governance activities.
- Provide teaching and mentoring to junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in relevant research projects and contribute to publications.
- Fulfill commitments on registrar on-call rota, currently scheduled at 1:7 subject to change.
- Adhere to General Medical Council (GMC) and Trust standards and clinical protocols.
- Gain experience in a high-volume tertiary cardiac service setting.
Experience and Eligibility
Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience at Registrar level or an equivalent post. This position includes involvement in on-call duties and expects commitment to both clinical and academic aspects of cardiac surgery.
About the Employer
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust emphasizes a strategic vision for 2023-2030 focusing on four primary goals: delivering high-quality care for all, fostering a positive workplace, forming impactful partnerships, and advancing excellence in research and education. The organization prioritizes health equity and embodies values of compassion, pride, inclusivity, and unity within its team.
Additional Information
The post is fixed term for 6 months with the possibility of extension. Informal enquiries can be made to Head of Service Giovanni Mariscalco via email or phone.