Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our trust we are looking for a highly motivated , caring and compassionate Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Cardiothoracic Team.

You will be working with the team to facilitate smooth functioning of the Surgery Programme of the Unit which includes management of the patients coming through emergency, urgent and elective streams.

You must be able to work flexibly with colleagues including Clinical Fellows and Consultants to achieve the hospital's agreed planned activity for in-patient and out-patient services.

You will provide supervision to the surgical care practitioner and the foundation year trainees within the unit.

You must evidence a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in cardiothoracic surgery within you application without this you application will not proceed.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

• Help with efficient running of the aortic surveillance clinics.
• Attend and assist at Outpatients clinics taking responsibility to facilitate their efficient running and ensure clinic letters are dictated promptly.
• Make formal ward rounds daily including at weekends and bank holidays when on-call. These rounds should be considered a teaching opportunity.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings and monthly Clinical Audit Day and ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence based research and appraisal.
• Organise (where required) and participate in out of hours cover for the unit.
• On-call responsibilities include: Night time supervision of care of surgical patients including those in the High Dependency Unit and the Intensive Care Unit.
• You will be required to communicate appropriately with the Consultants regarding the management of patients.
• Weekend on-call responsibilities including ward rounds and participation in emergency operations and assessment of in-patients as well as external referrals.
• Advise on the discharge of patients under the care of the cardiothoracic surgical Consultants.
• Perform surgery appropriate to experience under the direction of, or with the assistance of, the Consultant.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£59,406 to £69,976 a year

Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MS-CTC-BA-1484

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Clinical Fellow role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Clinical Fellow role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• ALS/ATLS or equivalent.
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in cardiothoracic surgery within you application without this you application will not proceed
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Emergency re-sternotomy

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Publications on cardiothoracic surgical topics.
• Research experience.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to be punctual and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients, and relatives.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients IT skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• ALS/ATLS or equivalent.
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in cardiothoracic surgery within you application without this you application will not proceed
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Emergency re-sternotomy

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Publications on cardiothoracic surgical topics.
• Research experience.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to be punctual and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients, and relatives.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients IT skills.

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Senior Clinical Fellow role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• ALS/ATLS or equivalent.
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in cardiothoracic surgery within you application without this you application will not proceed
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Emergency re-sternotomy

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Publications on cardiothoracic surgical topics.
• Research experience.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to be punctual and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients, and relatives.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients IT skills.