Consultant in Cardiac Surgery

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The closing date is 29 April 2025

Job summary

This Job is currently pending Royal College Approval.

Interviews to be held on 19th June 2025

The Department currently consists of 5 Substantive Consultants and our stated aim is to continue to build a first-class department which is recognised both nationally and internationally. We are looking for highly committed and enthusiastic individual who not only share this aim but are able to integrate fully into the department which has remained a cohesive, well balanced and immensely friendly department in which to work.

This post holder, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, will provide a comprehensive adult Cardiac Surgical service for Coventry, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Northamptonshire, Kettering and Worcester.

The post holder will participate in the Cardiac Surgery on call rota.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be appointed on the new consultant contract which will consist of up to 10 Programmed Activities (PA's). This will consist of up to 7.5 PA's for direct clinical care and 2.5 PA's for supporting professional activities to enable the post holder to comply with the requirements for revalidation and CPD with further SPA activity negotiable pending taking on roles within the department after the initial six months in post. The DCC commitment will consist of clinical sessions as outlined above. The on-call commitment is 2PA per week and carries a supplement of 5% for on-call. Where duties require travel between two sites, travel expenses will be reimbursed. There will be time built into the job plan where travel between sites is required, however it is expected this will be minimised wherever possible.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-T1-MED-7080934

Job locations

UHCW

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For those consultants wishing to undertake private practice; the Trust does not require them to do an extra Programmed Activity but will require it to be declared as part of the annual job planning process. The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all surgeons have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process. There is a commitment from the Trust to the postholder that they will have equitable working conditions to their colleagues. A job plan review would be timetabled for the successful candidate within 6 months of commencing post. Administration facilities at the Trust provide a desk for Cardiac surgery consultants within their specified office spaces with dedicated secretarial support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For those consultants wishing to undertake private practice; the Trust does not require them to do an extra Programmed Activity but will require it to be declared as part of the annual job planning process. The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all surgeons have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process. There is a commitment from the Trust to the postholder that they will have equitable working conditions to their colleagues. A job plan review would be timetabled for the successful candidate within 6 months of commencing post. Administration facilities at the Trust provide a desk for Cardiac surgery consultants within their specified office spaces with dedicated secretarial support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Training (abilities/skills) and Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Teaching/ Educational Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Research

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Training (abilities/skills) and Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Teaching/ Educational Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Research

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Meets all essential

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

UHCW

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Group Manager

Thomas Swinley

thomas.swinley@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476965302

Date posted

08 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-T1-MED-7080934

Job locations

UHCW

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


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