Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Cardiac Surgery
Specialty Doctor in Adult Cardiac Surgery
From £59,175 - £95,400 pa. excl. LZ
Full Time- 10 sessions per week and some additional sessions for On Call
Fixed Term - 6 months
Applications are invited for a position of Specialty Doctor in Cardiac Surgery, starting September 2024 . The post will be for an initial period of six months with opportunities for extension and will be based at St. Thomas Hospital. Although these are service posts, the department has a good training record of Fellows. Applications are also welcome from those in possession of Certificate of Completion of Training in Cardiothoracic Surgery in the UK or overseas and who wish to obtain further experience in complex mitral or complex aortic-vascular surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at St. Thomas' Hospital at Guy's and St Thomas'Trust. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.To provide clinical services for cardiac surgery patients in support of the consultant surgeons.Duties will include training and mentoring of less experiencedcolleagues and other staff, participation in clinical audit and in clinicalresearch projects. Clinical areas covered will mainly include theatres,wards, intensive overnight recovery unit and outpatients.To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object ofensuring a high standard of patient careTo participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching andtraining
Closing date: 02/01/2025
Please note, vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
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
The post-holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for theprovision of Cardiac Surgery services to the Guys & St Thomas NHSFoundation Trust to include: Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge,allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for theprovision of Cardiac Surgery services to the Guys & St Thomas NHSFoundation Trust to include: Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required. Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge,allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent, higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in cardiothoracic surgery including pre and post-operative care
Desirable
- Experience as first assistant in cardiac surgery
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT user
- Good communication skills
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
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent, higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in cardiothoracic surgery including pre and post-operative care
Desirable
- Experience as first assistant in cardiac surgery
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Competent IT user
- Good communication skills
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).
