Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The closing date is 02 April 2026

As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all,we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others.

Monthly department meetings are held to address management and departmental issues to which all members of the team are invited. There are also regular clinical governance and audit meetings to address specific issues and identify actions to move the service forward.

There are a variety of working groups within the Trust that the successful candidate may be invited to attend.

Support on call duties during which ward and ITU rounds are carried out and appropriate investigations and treatments completed. The post holder will be resident on call with a Senior House officer support during daytime.

Attend Clinics with Consultant and team.

Undertake flexible activities as part of general duties and supporting professional activities.

All cardiac surgical patients are entered onto the PATS system (Patient Analysis and Tracking System). The form will accompany the patient through the care pathway and must be completed and entered through various stages. It is the responsibility of all junior staff to ensure data is entered in a timely and accurate fashion.

To participate in the affairs of the Department of Cardiothoracic Services and the speciality of Cardiology.

To supervise, teach and train junior medical staff, attached nursing staff and medical technical officers.

To participate in a regular programme of clinical audit. To design and implement appropriate audit machinery to assess the provision, uptake and effectiveness of the services.

The post holder will be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

To provide, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, a comprehensive cardiothoracic service to patients from Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. That all patient related activities are provided in an efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.

Ensure all patients on the ward are seen regularly, deciding on day-to-day clinical management.

Participate in the ITU round ensuring that relevant treatments and investigations are communicated and carried out.

Assist Consultants and Senior Specialist Registrars in the operating theatre and where appropriate, carrying out operations or parts thereof, as primary operator.

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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.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire