Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Cardiac Surgery
Speciality Doctor in Adult Cardiac Surgery (Aortic Fellow)
From £59,175 - £95,400 pa. excl. LZ
Full Time- 10 sessions per week and some additional sessions for On Call
Applications are invited for a position of Specialty Doctor in Cardiac Surgery with special interests in Aortic Surgery starting February 2025. The post will be for an initial period of six months with opportunities for extension and will be based at St. Thomas Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
To provide clinical services for cardiac surgery patients in support of the consultant surgeons.
Duties will include training and mentoring of less experienced colleagues and other staff, participation in clinical audit and in clinical research projects. Clinical areas covered will mainly include theatres, wards, overnight intensive recovery unit and outpatients.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Aortic Surgery Training Objectives: Competence in assessment of patients' for aortic surgery through attendance at Aortovascular MDT and aortic clinics.
To develop operator experience in range of aortic cases :
To be able to perform aortic procedures under supervision, in particular aortic root replacements, replacement of ascending aorta and repair of aortic dissections.
To develop exposure and experience in more complex aortic surgery : open thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair, aortic arch replacement with and without Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET), aortic valve sparing root replacements, aortic valve repair and Ross operations.
To develop exposure in endovascular procedures such as endovascular arch branch procedures.
About us
The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive listand you may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overallpurpose and nature of the post as may be required from time to time.This job description reflects core activities of a post at a particular time. Thetrust expects that all staff will recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work.All staff are expected to contribute to the smooth running of their clinicalservice as required; in particular, to comply with the policies and procedures,Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical: The post-holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Cardiac Surgery services at St.Thomas Hospital, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Training of junior staff:The post-holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her that post-holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:
There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.
New Deal & European Working Time Directive (EWTD):
All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with both New Deal and EWTD guidelines.
Educational Programme:
Neither the London Deanery not the Royal College of Surgeons accredits this post for postgraduate training. However, the post-holder will be expected to attend and contribute to educational activities e.g. departmental meetings, x-ray meetings, pathology meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, research clubs etc.
All post-holders will be designated a professional development mentor from among the consultant surgeons with whom a professional development contract will be agreed and reviewed on a regular basis. Special levels of increased responsibility will be agreed for a post-holder in possession of CCT or CCST to improve his or her professional portfolio to encourage and assist application for consultant appointment. It is envisaged that there will be only one post CCT/CCST post-holder.
Appraisal:All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical: The post-holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Cardiac Surgery services at St.Thomas Hospital, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Training of junior staff:The post-holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her that post-holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:The post-holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours:
There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.
New Deal & European Working Time Directive (EWTD):
All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with both New Deal and EWTD guidelines.
Educational Programme:
Neither the London Deanery not the Royal College of Surgeons accredits this post for postgraduate training. However, the post-holder will be expected to attend and contribute to educational activities e.g. departmental meetings, x-ray meetings, pathology meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, research clubs etc.
All post-holders will be designated a professional development mentor from among the consultant surgeons with whom a professional development contract will be agreed and reviewed on a regular basis. Special levels of increased responsibility will be agreed for a post-holder in possession of CCT or CCST to improve his or her professional portfolio to encourage and assist application for consultant appointment. It is envisaged that there will be only one post CCT/CCST post-holder.
Appraisal:All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- MB ChB or equivalent.
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent, higher degree
- Final year of Cardiothoracic training and should have the FRCS (CTh) or MRCS/AFRCS or international equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Independent at routine cardiac surgery. A minimum of 200 cardiac cases as first operator are required to be considered for this post.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT user
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of minimally invasive cardiac surgery through course attendances or pertinent research.
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- MB ChB or equivalent.
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent, higher degree
- Final year of Cardiothoracic training and should have the FRCS (CTh) or MRCS/AFRCS or international equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Independent at routine cardiac surgery. A minimum of 200 cardiac cases as first operator are required to be considered for this post.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT user
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of minimally invasive cardiac surgery through course attendances or pertinent research.
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services
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).
