Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a whole-time Consultant Thoracic Surgeon based at the Northern General Hospital. The successful candidate will join a team of 4 Thoracic Consultant Surgeons supporting the provision of specialist care across a wide range of thoracic clinical pathways providing surgical treatment for benign and malignant thoracic conditions with a 1:5 on-call rota.
The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in the surgical management of thoracic malignancies, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, mediastinal pathologies, mesothelioma, lung volume reduction by endobronchial and VATS techniques, intrathoracic and chest wall sarcoma resection and reconstruction, thoracic trauma, pleural diseases including empyema and pneumothorax, endobronchial surgery and navigational bronchoscopy.
Any candidate who wishes to apply on a less than full-time basis will be very welcome; modification of the job content will be agreed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for the provision of the thoracic surgery service as part of the team of Consultant Thoracic Surgeons, to enable Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust to fulfil its service agreements with its commissioners.
The appointee will be expected to take part in the administrative work relevant to his/her clinical commitment and to contribute to the work of the Directorate. The appointee will also be expected to take an active part in Clinical Audit.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Any candidate who wishes to apply on a less than full time Basis will be very welcome; modification of the job content will be agreed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated
Job description
Job responsibilities
Any candidate who wishes to apply on a less than full time Basis will be very welcome; modification of the job content will be agreed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
- FRCS (CTh) or equivalent
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Thoracic Surgery.
- Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post
- Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.
Desirable
- Fellowship in thoracic surgery
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Sufficient contemporary operative clinical experience to practice independently in all aspects of thoracic surgery.
- Experience of managing emergency thoracic cases.
- Experience of providing the surgical opinion in Thoracic MDT's
- Experience of VATS Anatomical Lung Resections.
Desirable
- Experience in sub-speciality areas of thoracic surgery.
- Understanding and provide ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
- FRCS (CTh) or equivalent
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Thoracic Surgery.
- Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post
- Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.
Desirable
- Fellowship in thoracic surgery
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Sufficient contemporary operative clinical experience to practice independently in all aspects of thoracic surgery.
- Experience of managing emergency thoracic cases.
- Experience of providing the surgical opinion in Thoracic MDT's
- Experience of VATS Anatomical Lung Resections.
Desirable
- Experience in sub-speciality areas of thoracic surgery.
- Understanding and provide ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
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
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).
