King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Minimally invasive Fellow in Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Direct Entry onto the Specialist Register as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Minimally Invasive Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (MIS-CTS) Unit
About Kings Health Partners
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established itself as a premier centre for minimally invasive heart valve surgery, offering patients the full spectrum of limited-access surgical approaches. The programme includes:
- Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement via right mini-thoracotomy
- Minimally invasive tricuspid valve surgery
- Mini-sternotomy aortic valve replacement
- Endoscopic aortic valve replacement
- Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Minimally invasive aortic root/ascending aorta surgery
About the Role
The MIS-CTS Unit at King’s offers a comprehensive programme supported by a dedicated team of three subspecialty consultants with extensive experience in advanced, technically demanding procedures. The team delivers exceptional outcomes that are internationally recognised andCompares favourably with the best published results.
Benefits to patients include:
- Reduced surgical trauma
- Shorter intensive care and hospital stays
- Faster return to normal activity
- Improved cosmetic outcomes compared with open surgery
The Trust offers an unparalleled range of local and specialist services across its five sites.
Vision – BOLD, Brilliant People, Outstanding Care, Leaders in Innovation and Research
King’s national vision is "Strong Roots, Global Reach" — ensuring we remain a world-class medical institution at the forefront of excellent patient care, individual patient experience, research, and education. We operate as part of the Construction Health Group, ensuring we integrate digital solutions, focus on sustainability, and champion Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI).
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Overview of Services
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Focus Areas
- Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (repair and replacement)
- Minimally invasive tricuspid valve surgery
- Minimally invasive aortic valve surgery (mini-sternotomy and endoscopic variants)
- Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Minimally invasive aortic root and ascending aorta surgeries
Job Description
We seek a self-driven Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our elite Direct Entry onto the Specialist Register (DESR) consultant team, joining our growing Minimally Invasive Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (MIS-CTS) unit. This role will transform the next phase of our unit through innovation, clinical excellence, and high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Collaborate closely with the team to develop and excel in our minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery programme offering maximal safety and best outcomes for our patients.
- Work within an aspirational MIS-CTS unit, where delegation and collaborative training styles are valued.
- Contribute to trust-wide innovations, by championing research, teaching, and advocacy in heart valve disease.
- Drive efforts toward sustainable patient care, making conscious choices to reduce our carbon footprint and uphold the NHS Green Plan 2030/2040 targets.
- Project to a wide audience (clinical & public) with confidence, translating complex medical advancements into clear and engaging shared decision-making processes.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria/Experience:
- Subspecialty training/markers in Cardiothoracic Surgery (Advanced basketCase-mitral, aortic-valve, CABG) reflecting internationally benchmarked outcomes.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, educational activity, and mentorship.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Cardiologists, Anaesthetists, ARMMs) maintaining patient-centred care.
- Proficiency in systematic quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
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Desirable Attributes:
- Passion for digital transformation and virtual technology in clinical service and education.
- актёр-acution with emotional intelligence, empathy, and skills necessary to audience-consultant in person, via phone and virtual platforms.
- Commitment to DIVERSITY, EQUALITY + INCLUSION (DEI), applying it to strategies that meaningfully improve our services.
Benefits to Staff
King’s Strong Roots, Global Reach vision aligns with our commitment to excellence and sustainability. By joining, you’ll be part of:
- Innovative medical solutions that look toward the future.
- Diverse teams, where your clinical contributions and different perspectives are actively sought.
- Mentorship and professional growth for Consultants, ARMMS, and trainee teams.
- Numerous employee wellness programs that support both professional rigour and personal well-being.
Green Plan
King’s is firmly committed to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2040 (NHS footprint) and 2045 (extended footprint) via our Green Plan. We aim to meet these goals throughout play of our shared commitment:
- Implementing eco-conscious practices and controlling our carbon emissions responsibly.
- Empowering all employees to minimise waste and pollution in alignment with the broader NHS’s greener ambitions.
Next Steps
Interested candidates are welcome to speak with:
Name: Mr Habib Khan Job Title: Consultant Surgeon (Cardiothoracic Surgery) Email: hkhan1@nhs.net T: +[000] 000 1234 *(if applicable — omit if number not provided)
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