Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor in cardiac anaesthesia and intensive care commencing 1st August 2023 or as soon as possible.
This post is based in the Wessex Cardiac Centre, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The unit is the third busiest UK cardiac centre with some of the lowest mortality rates. The ITU has 16 beds and there are 22 all day cardiac theatre lists per week.
This post combines clinical duties with an excellent teaching programme and research opportunities. The clinical component involves providing anaesthesia for adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery and provision of care for patients in adult cardiac intensive care. It also includes on-site out of hours cover for the adult cardiac intensive care unit. The post offers wide exposure to all types of acquired adult and congenital cardiac disease except for cardiac transplantation.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- Work full time as a Specialty Doctor in cardiac anaesthesia and adult cardiac intensive care.
- Work flexibly with the consultants, other specialty doctors and senior clinical fellows to provide a full service to cardiac theatres and intensive care.
- Deliver anaesthesia to patients undergoing cardiac surgery or cardiology procedures.
- Participate in cover (including some out of hours cover) for the cardiac ICU on an approximately 1 in 8 rota.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- An experienced doctor capable of providing specialist anaesthesia to cardiac patients in theatres, catheter labs and intensive care.
- A doctor with transoesophageal echocardiography experience and, ideally, certification to deliver the perioperative requirements of patients undergoing cardiac surgery/ cardiology
- A doctor who excels in teamwork, flexible working and delivering education.
A doctor appointed to this grade:
- Shall have full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
- Shall have completed at least four years full-time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or
Shall have equivalent experience and competencies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors England (2021)
Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions £51,000 - £80,000
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT0965- This vacancy closes on or before: 1st June 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- Work full time as a Specialty Doctor in cardiac anaesthesia and adult cardiac intensive care.
- Work flexibly with the consultants, other specialty doctors and senior clinical fellows to provide a full service to cardiac theatres and intensive care.
- Deliver anaesthesia to patients undergoing cardiac surgery or cardiology procedures.
- Participate in cover (including some out of hours cover) for the cardiac ICU on an approximately 1 in 8 rota.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- An experienced doctor capable of providing specialist anaesthesia to cardiac patients in theatres, catheter labs and intensive care.
- A doctor with transoesophageal echocardiography experience and, ideally, certification to deliver the perioperative requirements of patients undergoing cardiac surgery/ cardiology
- A doctor who excels in teamwork, flexible working and delivering education.
A doctor appointed to this grade:
- Shall have full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
- Shall have completed at least four years full-time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or
Shall have equivalent experience and competencies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors England (2021)
Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions £51,000 - £80,000
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Interviews will be held on TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT0965- This vacancy closes on or before: 1st June 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCA or equivalent
- Higher training in cardiac anaesthesia or equivalent.
- Higher training in cardiac ICU or equivalent
- Advanced training in adult cardiac anaesthesia and intensive care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Experience and competence in TOE.
Desirable
- Qualification in TOE
- Post graduate medical qualification
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multiprofessional teams
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCA or equivalent
- Higher training in cardiac anaesthesia or equivalent.
- Higher training in cardiac ICU or equivalent
- Advanced training in adult cardiac anaesthesia and intensive care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Experience and competence in TOE.
Desirable
- Qualification in TOE
- Post graduate medical qualification
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multiprofessional teams
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
