The Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit experienced cardiac surgeons to join the middle-grade cardiac surgery team on fixed term contracts, with posts available for 6-24 months.
The applicant will join the existing team of cardiac surgical middle grade staff at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, working on a 1:4 on-call rota.
Posts are available to start from October 2026 - April 2028
Applicants must possess GMC registration and License to Practice, or have acquired the requisite scores in the IELTS or OET to be eligible for GMC registration. The position is not recognised for training. Applicants from outside the UK not in possession of the requisite IELTS certificate to prove proficiency in English will not be shortlisted.
The fellow will assist in the operating theatre and perform some procedures under supervision, perform invasive procedures on the ICU, organize weekly MDT meetings, organize operating lists, conduct surgical rounds on the cardiology wards, and support the out-patient post-operative nurse-led clinic.
The on-call rota has been altered to comply with the provisions of the New Junior Doctors’ Contract. There is a 1:4 non-resident rota, with the on-call fellow on-site until 2230. After this the Fellow may be off-site on condition that s/he can access the ICU within 15 minutes.
On-call commitments are principally in the day-to-day management of post-operative cases on the ICU, presentation on ICU rounds, conducting business rounds on the wards, organizing the operating list for the next day, and liaising between ICU and surgical teams. The fellow is expected to take an active role in the joint management of ICU cases, including those on ECLS.
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, and fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the fortnightly MDT and the weekly operating list. Fellows have no on-call duties at the QE Hospital.
Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Miss Natasha Khan Job title: Consultant Cardiac Surgeon Email address: natasha.khan8@nhs.net Telephone number: 0121 333 9437
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Surgical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery in Birmingham employer: Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing world-class healthcare while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Resident Registrar in Paediatric Surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital, you will benefit from unparalleled training opportunities alongside leading experts, exposure to a diverse range of complex cases, and the chance to contribute to innovative family-centred care. Our commitment to employee growth and well-being ensures that you will thrive both professionally and personally in this vibrant and dynamic location.
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Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity Recruitment Team
