Job summaryThe Thoracic Unit Services
The Unit deals with the full spectrum of adult thoracic surgery apart from lung transplantation and oesophageal surgery. Approximately 1000 thoracic procedures are performed annually. The unit has a national reputation as a large volume minimally invasive surgical unit with established robot and video assisted thoracoscopic surgery programs. Last year, over 95% of procedures were performed using a minimally invasive approach. The thoracic surgery service provides a comprehensive thoracic surgery practice, which includes anatomical (lobar/sublobar) and non-anatomical lung resections, mediastinal surgery, lung volume reduction procedures (LVRS, BLVR), interventional airway management (cryotherapy, laser ablation, stents), chest wall surgery (slipped rib syndrome, pectus correction), pleural procedures and thoracic trauma (rib fixation, emergency procedures). The unit is currently aiming to further expand its services by developing a robotic bronchoscopy program.
Due to the nature of St. George's hospital as one of the largest hospitals in the UK with, uniquely all services on site, Thoracic surgery works with and supports many other services. This includes combined ENT thoracic surgery operating lists and ad hoc operating lists with many other specialities including Plastics, Upper GI surgery and Neurosurgery.
Main duties of the jobMain Duties/Key Results Areas:
Clinical Fellow at SpR level (ST3 equivalent or above) in thoracic surgery duties are:
Caring for inpatients / outpatients and performing surgery. Care of patients in the CITU.
Care of patients on Caroline Ward.
1:7 on call 24 hour with non-resident cover overnight.
The individual is expected to take an active part in all the departmental academic audit meetings.
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of thoracic surgical services to St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, including:diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospitals, clinics or other premises as is required.
About usSt George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare facilities in the United Kingdom with over 1100 beds. Based in Tooting, it treats 80,000 inpatients/day cases and over 300,000 outpatients annually. The Trust employs more than 8000 people, including over 700 medical and dental staff. It provides general acute services and specialties such as neurosciences, vascular, cardiothoracic and children's services.
DetailsDate posted: 17 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 to £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 200MC-712792-8285508-RG
Job locations: St Georges University Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the JD attached to the advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC registration with entry on the specialist register
- A special interest in a specific aspect of Thoracic surgery.
Desirable- A comprehensive knowledge of and competence in all aspects of Thoracic surgery.
ExperienceEssential- 2 years post qualification experience within a surgical/medical setting
Desirable- Evidence of post qualification work experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
