Job summary
The appointment of Senior Clinical Fellow in Aortic Surgery is to commence from 03 August 2026, for a fixed term period of 12 months from the date of commencement. The post does not award a National Training Number. This post is not recognised as a training post. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST7 training or appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual in the later stages of their training who wishes to further develop their experience in the management of patients with aortic conditions and complex aortic surgical procedures.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to extend their own experience in aorto-vascular disease, be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, be involved in operating sessions (with focus in aortic procedures), wards, ITU, OPD, aorto-vascular MDT and research projects. The candidate will not take part to the on-call rota.

The appointee will spend 12 months at the Trust in order to undertake cardiac surgery and research work. There is flexibility in this arrangement in order meet the educational requirements of the Fellow.

About us
PROUD VALUES
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.

• Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
• Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
• Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
• Unity - Work in partnership with others
• Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions

For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visitwww.sth.nhs.uk/about-us

Details
Date posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-162
Job locations: Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
• Basic Medical Degree
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS
• ATLS
• Post-graduation in cardiac surgery (FRCS or equivalent)

Clinical experience
Essential

• A minimum of 4 years in a specialty training programme in Cardiothoracic Surgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty
• Aortic interest / experience (first assistant/operator for major aortic cases, management of pre-and post-operative aortic patients)
• Experience as first operator for CABG and AVR
• ST7 and above or equivalent

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate/Basic understanding of research methods and statistics

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Management and Administration
Desirable

• Management training course

Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable

• Documented completed audits during training

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
• Aortic courses attendance

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: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, S5 7AU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon
Miss Renata Greco
renata.greco@nhs.net
01142266811