Trust Doctor in Thoracic Surgery
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Job summary
The Thoracic department at St James University Hospital is one of the largest in the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million and currently services 6 MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 7 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to engage in all aspects of care in the department. This includes the care of patients both pre and post operatively, attending relevant MDTs, attending theatre and clinic sessions, being involved in the on-call rota and teaching of medical students, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals.
About us
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. All actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. Our Thoracic unit is one of the largest and most reputable in the UK. We perform more than 300 anatomical lung resections per year, with more than 80% of them done minimally
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Details
Date posted
08 July 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£63,152 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MED-549
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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