Job summary
Advert
for a Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at the Leeds General
Infirmary campus of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK and
is a Supra-Regional Centre for Congenital Cardiac Surgery.
The
Trust has one vacancy for a Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. This
post is fixed term for 12 months. The post does not, at present, carry
educational approval from the Yorkshire Deanery. This post is ideal for anyone
with prior cardiac surgical experience, wishing to consolidate or gain further
experience in Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Post CCT holders
are welcome to apply.
The
post holder will usually spend their time in the congenital operating theatres,
and is involve in the Congenital out-patients. They will provide surgical
support to the PICU/ICU, and the paediatric and adult congenital wards, and in
the weekly MDT meeting.
This
post holder will contribute to a non-resident 1:5 dedicated congenital cardiac
surgery on call rota
For further enquiries regarding the post, advert, or
job description, please contact 01133925757 millie.wright-smith@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
post holder will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the operating theatre for
2-3
days per week and supports the cardiac ICUs and wards. They will attend the
weekly
multidisciplinary meeting and departmental audit meetings. They will
attend
one outpatient clinic per week
The
post holder will participate in the 1:5 non-resident on call rota for the
Congenital
Cardiac Surgery Service
The
seniority of the post holder will at Registrar level in the operating theatre,
ICU and wards and outpatients and the administrative
duties associated with this.
About us
The
Congenital Cardiac Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is based at
the
Leeds General Infirmary. Both the childrens and adult services are located at
this
site, as well as all necessary supporting services. The Department is a
supra-regional
service, serving a population of 5.5 million in the Yorkshire and
North
Trent region. The annual workload of the department is growing and
currently
is near 500 operations comprising neonates, infants, children and adults
with
Congenital Heart Disease.
This
post supports the Consultant Congenital Cardiac Surgeons and works very
closely
with the Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologists, the Intensive care
units
and the wider multidisciplinary team
Consultant
congenital Cardiac Surgeons
Ms
Carin Van Doorn (clinical lead)
Mr
Imre Kassai
Mr
Giuseppe Pelella
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Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The
Congenital Cardiac Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is based at
the
Leeds General Infirmary. Both the childrens and adult services are located at
this
site, as well as all necessary supporting services. The Department is a
supra-regional
service, serving a population of 5.5 million in the Yorkshire and
North
Trent region. The annual workload of the department is growing and
currently
is near 500 operations comprising neonates, infants, children and adults
with
Congenital Heart Disease.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
This
post supports the Consultant Congenital Cardiac Surgeons and works very
closely
with the Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologists, the Intensive care
units
and the wider multidisciplinary team
Consultant
congenital Cardiac Surgeons
Ms
Carin Van Doorn (clinical lead)
Mr
Osama Jaber
Mr
Imre Kassai
Mr
Giuseppe Pelella
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
post holder will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the operating theatre for
2-3
days per week and supports the cardiac ICUs and wards. They will attend the
weekly
multidisciplinary meeting and departmental audit meetings. They will
attend
one outpatient clinic per week
The
post holder will participate in the 1:5 non-resident on call rota for the
Congenital
Cardiac Surgery Service.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
seniority of the post holder will at Registrar level in the operating theatre,
ICU
and wards and outpatients and the administrative duties associated with this.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
These
posts do not have educational approval from the Yorkshire and Humber
Deanery.
However, the Doctor will have the opportunity to attend and contribute
to
the teaching programmes within the department. He/ She will be expected to
take
an active part in the audit programme. The Clinical Director will agree an
appropriate
programme of CPD and Appraisal with the post holder. Research is
encouraged
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The
Congenital Cardiac Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is based at
the
Leeds General Infirmary. Both the childrens and adult services are located at
this
site, as well as all necessary supporting services. The Department is a
supra-regional
service, serving a population of 5.5 million in the Yorkshire and
North
Trent region. The annual workload of the department is growing and
currently
is near 500 operations comprising neonates, infants, children and adults
with
Congenital Heart Disease.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
This
post supports the Consultant Congenital Cardiac Surgeons and works very
closely
with the Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologists, the Intensive care
units
and the wider multidisciplinary team
Consultant
congenital Cardiac Surgeons
Ms
Carin Van Doorn (clinical lead)
Mr
Osama Jaber
Mr
Imre Kassai
Mr
Giuseppe Pelella
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
post holder will assist the Consultant Surgeons in the operating theatre for
2-3
days per week and supports the cardiac ICUs and wards. They will attend the
weekly
multidisciplinary meeting and departmental audit meetings. They will
attend
one outpatient clinic per week
The
post holder will participate in the 1:5 non-resident on call rota for the
Congenital
Cardiac Surgery Service.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
seniority of the post holder will at Registrar level in the operating theatre,
ICU
and wards and outpatients and the administrative duties associated with this.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
These
posts do not have educational approval from the Yorkshire and Humber
Deanery.
However, the Doctor will have the opportunity to attend and contribute
to
the teaching programmes within the department. He/ She will be expected to
take
an active part in the audit programme. The Clinical Director will agree an
appropriate
programme of CPD and Appraisal with the post holder. Research is
encouraged
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS 1 or equivalent at time of application
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Desirable
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 competences in congenital cardiac surgery at time of application & ST3 competences in congenital cardiac surgery by time of appointment or equivalent.
- Training in adult cardiac surgery and preferably has experience in congenital cardiac surgery.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS 1 or equivalent at time of application
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Desirable
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Evidence of achievement of ST3 competences in congenital cardiac surgery at time of application & ST3 competences in congenital cardiac surgery by time of appointment or equivalent.
- Training in adult cardiac surgery and preferably has experience in congenital cardiac surgery.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
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).
