Job summary
We are looking for a
dynamic individual to join the Adult Acquired Cardiac Surgery Department at the
Leeds General Infirmary. This is a full
time 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with a sub-speciality
interest in aortic surgery within Cardio-Respiratory Clinical Service Unit at
Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT).
The department is part
of a busy tertiary cardiac centre, offering both acquired and congenital
cardiology and cardiac surgical services to its surrounding districts. Services
include all aspects of specialist tertiary care of cardiac patients with the exception
of transplantation. The annual workload of the acquired cardiac surgical
service includes over 1,000 operations and 3,000 outpatient consultations with
over 5,000 catheterisations per year (diagnostic, therapeutic, PPCI,
EP/ablation and TAVI procedures).
The team is highly
motivated and committed to developing excellent services for patients, and the
expectations of the multi-disciplinary team are high. Work in an established
cardiac unit alongside a team of adult surgeons with specialist interests in
aortic and mitral surgery, the new appointment will have 1 - 2 all day
operating sessions per week, one out-patient clinic and be expected to actively
participate in multi-disciplinary teaching and governance meetings. The on-call responsibility will be a 1:7.
This will be equivalent to a 10 PA job plan with 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPAs.
Main duties of the job
The successful
applicant should possess FRCS (CTh) (or equivalent) and should be included on
the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if
currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Cardiac Surgery and a strong commitment to undergraduate
and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
What is the relative role
of cardiac surgery in the era of drug eluting stents, TAVI and minimally
invasive technology? Discuss.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Thursday 27 February 2025
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital
trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical
technology. We care for people from all
over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
this is a full time 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with a
sub-speciality interest in aortic surgery within Cardio-Respiratory Clinical
Service Unit.
There are currently six
substantive consultants working full-time within the service. All consultants are based at the Yorkshire
Heart Centre on the Leeds General Infirmary site.
There will be 1.5 all-day
operating sessions per week. It is
expected that the surgeon will work flexibly to organise to cover the theatre
schedule in order to fulfil the required operating sessions per year according
to the locally agreed SLA 63 operation sessions over the 42-week working
year.
The YHC serves a
population of 2.7 million for cardiac surgery and specialised cardiology. There
is a strong research base with a desire to use and evaluate new
technology.
There are active teaching
and research links with Leeds School of Medicine and the University of Leeds,
both well situated on adjacent sites.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
deliver care to patients within Cardiac at the LGI
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
On-call rota 1 in 7
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2
To link with consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams working closely with Cardiology, Radiology
and Vascular Surgery.
2.3
To
work with colleagues in Cardiac Surgery to deliver acute on call (1 in 7). This
includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal
working hours. Mentoring and support will be provided, including out of hours,
on call and weekend working.
2.4
To contribute to research, teaching,
and new developments within Cardiac Surgery. The post holder will be encouraged
to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going
in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
this is a full time 10 PA appointment for a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with a
sub-speciality interest in aortic surgery within Cardio-Respiratory Clinical
Service Unit.
There are currently six
substantive consultants working full-time within the service. All consultants are based at the Yorkshire
Heart Centre on the Leeds General Infirmary site.
There will be 1.5 all-day
operating sessions per week. It is
expected that the surgeon will work flexibly to organise to cover the theatre
schedule in order to fulfil the required operating sessions per year according
to the locally agreed SLA 63 operation sessions over the 42-week working
year.
The YHC serves a
population of 2.7 million for cardiac surgery and specialised cardiology. There
is a strong research base with a desire to use and evaluate new
technology.
There are active teaching
and research links with Leeds School of Medicine and the University of Leeds,
both well situated on adjacent sites.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
2.1
To
deliver care to patients within Cardiac at the LGI
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
On-call rota 1 in 7
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2
To link with consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams working closely with Cardiology, Radiology
and Vascular Surgery.
2.3
To
work with colleagues in Cardiac Surgery to deliver acute on call (1 in 7). This
includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal
working hours. Mentoring and support will be provided, including out of hours,
on call and weekend working.
2.4
To contribute to research, teaching,
and new developments within Cardiac Surgery. The post holder will be encouraged
to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going
in the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cardiac surgery with an appropriate sub specialist interest.
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training, experience and competence in Cardiac surgery with an appropriate sub specialist interest.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS CTh (or equivalent).
- CCT with subspeciality accreditation in Cardiac Surgery (or within six months of same) or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in cardiothoracic surgery leading to CCST/entry to the specialist register.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cardiac surgery with an appropriate sub specialist interest.
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate higher training, experience and competence in Cardiac surgery with an appropriate sub specialist interest.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS CTh (or equivalent).
- CCT with subspeciality accreditation in Cardiac Surgery (or within six months of same) or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in cardiothoracic surgery leading to CCST/entry to the specialist register.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
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).
