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Cardiac Surgery Clinical Fellow

On-site in Leicester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£67,325 a year

About £4,130 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Leicester
Contract
Full-time
Experience
2+ years
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 25 November

Skills

Nice to have

The role

Job summary

Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 6 months duration (with the possibility of extension) in Cardiac Surgery at Glenfield Hospital.

Candidates will work as a Cardiothoracic Registrar. They will work cooperatively with colleagues in similar roles to provide 1FTE at Registrar level as part of the Adult Cardiac Surgery service.

Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience at Registrar level or equivalent and will be expected to work on the Registrar on call rota (currently 1:7 subject to change depending on service requirements).

This is a 6-month fixed term appointment.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 6 months duration (with the possibility of extension) in Cardiac Surgery at Glenfield Hospital. The successful candidate will be supported to meet their own professional-development alongside service needs. They will work cooperatively with colleagues in similar roles to provide 1FTE at Registrar level as part of the adult cardiac surgery service.

Candidates should have at least 2 years experience at Registrar level or equivalent and will be expected to work on the Registrar on call rota (currently 1 in 7, subject to change depending on service requirements).

This is a 6 month fixed term appointment.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Cardiac Surgery Consultants
  • Colleagues and peers within the Service
  • Management Team
  • Ward staff
  • External Organisations/Trusts
  • Admin staff
ELIGIBILITY

Applicants require full registration with the General Medical Council (UK), and at least 2 years' experience at Registrar level (or equivalent) in surgery, with at least one year in cardiothoracic surgery. Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) or equivalent is desirable.

CONTACTS

We are always happy to speak to prospective applicants.

For further information and informal enquiries, please contact

Mr Mustafa Zakkar (mustafa.zakkar@uhl-tr.nhs.uk)

Mr Shantanu Sinha shantanu.sinha@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

Mr Giovanni Mariscalco (viktor.zlocha@uhl-tr.nhs.uk)

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 6 months duration (with the possibility of extension) in Cardiac Surgery at Glenfield Hospital. The successful candidate will be supported to meet their own professional-development alongside service needs. They will work cooperatively with colleagues in similar roles to provide 1FTE at Registrar level as part of the adult cardiac surgery service.

Candidates should have at least 2 years experience at Registrar level or equivalent and will be expected to work on the Registrar on call rota (currently 1 in 7, subject to change depending on service requirements).

This is a 6 month fixed term appointment.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  • Cardiac Surgery Consultants
  • Colleagues and peers within the Service
  • Management Team
  • Ward staff
  • External Organisations/Trusts
  • Admin staff
ELIGIBILITY

Applicants require full registration with the General Medical Council (UK), and at least 2 years experience at Registrar level (or equivalent) in surgery, with at least one year in cardiothoracic surgery. Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) or equivalent is desirable.

CONTACTS

We are always happy to speak to prospective applicants.

For further information and informal enquiries, please contact

Mr Mustafa Zakkar (mustafa.zakkar@uhl-tr.nhs.uk)

Mr Shantanu Sinha shantanu.sinha@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

Mr Giovanni Mariscalco (viktor.zlocha@uhl-tr.nhs.uk)

Person Specification

Essential
Essential
  • MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration (current or eligible for) MRCS or applicant's national equivalent
  • MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration (current or eligible for) MRCS or applicant's national equivalent
  • MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration (current or eligible for) MRCS or applicant's national equivalent
Desirable
  • MD or PhD in a relevant subject
  • MD or PhD in a relevant subject
  • MD or PhD in a relevant subject
Essential
Essential
  • Completion of Core Surgical Training
  • Completion of Core Surgical Training
  • Completion of Core Surgical Training
Desirable
  • Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Registrar level
  • Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Registrar level
  • Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Registrar level
Essential
Essential
  • Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.
  • Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.
  • Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice in all aspects of medical care.
Desirable
  • Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team
  • Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team
  • Evidence of management ability for example in organising and leading a clinical research team
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

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester

Groby Rd, Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9QP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Details

Date posted

12 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-8406348-RRC

Job locations

Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester

Groby Rd, Leicester

Leicester

LE3 9QP

United Kingdom


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