FELLOW IN CARDIAC SURGERY and CARDIOPULMONARY TRANSPLANTATION
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Job summary
Applications are invited for the above Fellowship which is a new appointment for a candidate seeking to increase their experience in adult cardiac surgery and advanced heart and lung failure strategies (cardiopulmonary transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and donor organ retrieval) by providing service commitment while learning non-operative and operative skills pertaining to both these aspects of the cardiac surgical service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham (QEHB).
It is envisaged that this is part of a 2-post appointment with two successful candidates sharing the role between conventional and advanced heart and lung failure strategies, alternating responsibilities on a 2-weekly basis.
Main duties of the job
*provide in and out-patient care to pre-operative, operative and post operative conventional cardiac surgical patients including ward rounds and residential on call commitments (2 week days Monday to Friday/month). This includes attending in house conventional cardiac surgical MDTs. During the assigned conventional weeks the fellow will access 2 conventional list/ week and 1 clinic per week and attend ward rounds of the assigned consultant as well as conventional MDT and M + M meetings
*to support in-patient care of advanced heart and lung failure patients, including attending ward rounds, consenting, in patient care and in patient assessment MDTs, assisting and delivering short and long term MCS and assisting in the implantation of hearts or lungs including when on call with additional flexible delivery of care. It also includes supporting the post operative management of these patients on the ITU and ward and in clinics.
*to play a key role in meeting the Department's contracted obligations for the provision of NORS and in ensuring that the overall performance of the Unit meets the quality criteria agreed with purchasing consortia. The appointee will adhere to the Standard Operating Guidelines for provision of cardiopulmonary organ retrieval services conducting DBD isolated heart or lung organ retrievals independently and assisting in DBD split organs retrievals and DCD organs retrievals in conjunction with other surgeons as part of the Birmingham cardiopulmonary NORS team.
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.
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Details
Date posted
04 August 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty registrar
Salary
£55,329 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
9913
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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