Job summary
Specialty doctor in cardiothoracic surgery
The post holder will be working with a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Trust Doctors, Specialty Trainees, Core Trainees and Foundation Trainees. Each post has a generic clinical component in the relevant area. In addition the post holder will have an agreed experience in the specialty of their choice including outpatient clinics, ward cover, specialist in-patient reviews and procedures, audit and research. It is prudent to be a team player with excellent inter-personal skills.
fixed term for 6 months initially
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working with a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Trust Doctors, Specialty Trainees, Core Trainees and Foundation Trainees. Each post has a generic clinical component in the relevant area. In addition the post holder will have an agreed experience in the specialty of their choice including outpatient clinics, ward cover, specialist in-patient reviews and procedures, audit and research. It is prudent to be a team player with excellent inter-personal skills.
About us
The Specialty Doctors and Clinical Fellows are not, at present, attached to individual consultants, but will have mixed duties in theatre, Intensive Care and the wards, plus local and occasional peripheral clinics. They will cover duties for people on leave, assist in administrative duties and audit. With 8 people in the tier the total annual leave entitlement means that there will nearly always be one or two people away on leave. Prospective cover for colleagues leave is included in the pay structure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialty Doctors and Clinical Fellows are not, at present, attached to individual consultants, but will have mixed duties in theatre, Intensive Care and the wards, plus local and occasional peripheral clinics. They will cover duties for people on leave, assist in administrative duties and audit.
With 8 people in the tier the total annual leave entitlement means that there will nearly always be one or two people away on leave. Prospective cover for colleagues leave is included in the pay structure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialty Doctors and Clinical Fellows are not, at present, attached to individual consultants, but will have mixed duties in theatre, Intensive Care and the wards, plus local and occasional peripheral clinics. They will cover duties for people on leave, assist in administrative duties and audit.
With 8 people in the tier the total annual leave entitlement means that there will nearly always be one or two people away on leave. Prospective cover for colleagues leave is included in the pay structure.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate surgical experience in cardiothoracic surgery
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on speciality work
- Commitment to and understanding of audit
- Appropriate publications in medical literature
- Appropriate presentations to learned societies
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in the audit cycle
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- ALS Certification
- Higher Degree
Clinical experience
Essential
- 3 years continuous post-qualification experience in the relevant specialty meeting the pre-requisites of the Medical Training Initiative programme of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate surgical experience in cardiothoracic surgery
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on speciality work
- Commitment to and understanding of audit
- Appropriate publications in medical literature
- Appropriate presentations to learned societies
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in the audit cycle
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- ALS Certification
- Higher Degree
Clinical experience
Essential
- 3 years continuous post-qualification experience in the relevant specialty meeting the pre-requisites of the Medical Training Initiative programme of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
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).
