Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship, July

Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship

Introduction:

The Congenital Heart and lung Surgery Fellowship is under the direction of Prof JM Redmond, Mr L Nölke and Mr Jonathan McGuiness. The field of congenital heart and lung surgery has developed into a separate super-subspecialty. Optimal surgical results are only achieved in highly dedicated, specialized centres with focused specialists attending to the medical necessities of these very ill children and adults. Central to this team is the congenital cardiothoracic surgeon.

It is well recognized that cardiothoracic surgeons wishing to focus their careers on Congenital Heart Surgery benefit from additional, concentrated training in this difficult field. As such, the Fellowship in Congenital Heart Surgery at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin offers an outstanding opportunity for the appropriate candidates.

The Cardiothoracic surgery department at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin is the national program serving a population of 4.4million, with a further population (of 1.5million) in Northern Ireland beginning to be served by the same surgical group. The current birth rate in Ireland of over 60,000 means there are over 600 newborns per year with congenital heart disease. Approximately 200-250 will need surgical intervention in the first year of life. This places the hospital in a particularly advantageous position in terms of training future paediatric cardiothoracic surgeons. At Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin (CHI), we perform approximately 500-550 open and closed cardiac cases per year.

This surgical caseload encompasses a variety of complex congenital open cardiac repairs and includes correction in even the smallest neonates. We also have an active extracorporeal life support (ECLS) program for cardiac patients. A dedicated paediatric cardiac surgical intensive care unit is staffed by paediatric cardiologists / intensivists / anaesthesiologist. There is also an active cardiac catheterization lab, and a busy, progressive echocardiography and cardiac MRI service.

Application and Eligibility

• Applicants must be fully trained in adult-acquired cardiothoracic surgery.
• The candidate must have a fluent level of English proficiency (IELTS Overall 7.0 & OET Minimum Grade B). We encourage all applicants to look at the Irish Medical Council website re registration requirements for working as a doctor in Ireland (www.medicalcouncil.ie)
• The fellowship is for a minimum of one year, with the possibility of extension to two or three years, depending on the individual's abilities and desires.
• There is no board certification process in paediatric cardiac surgery, so fellows completing the program at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin do not receive additional formal certification.

Summary:
Introduction: This Fellowship is intended for Peri-CCST candidates who have a special interest in congenital cardiac and thoracic disease. It is expected that the applicant has completed their adult cardiothoracic training and FRCS C-Th or equivalent examinations. The candidate should have some experience in congenital heart disease.

Location: Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin.

Trainers: Prof JM Redmond, Mr L Nölke, and Mr J McGuiness
Clinical Responsibility: Full spectrum of paediatric congenital management, from diagnosis, preoperative assessment and planning, surgery, postoperative management.

Research responsibility: Clinical research is encouraged and supported.

Contact for further information: Medical Talent acquisition specialist –Cillian.greene@childrenshealthireland.ie

Please apply through the Children’s Health Ireland recruitment link.

Closing date: 11:45pm on Sunday May 17th

• To apply, please submit your CV, Cover Letter, and completed Questionnaire via our career’s portal: CHI Careers Page. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a preference sheet prior to interview.