Job summary
The Thoracic department at St James University
Hospital has a vacancy of a 12 month Fixed Term Contract position and 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 invasively (VATS or RATS). We have a passion for innovation and
proven track record for training. The department has an established
endobronchial and navigational bronchoscopy service, as well as a robotic
programme.
Our
CSU boasts a passionate, talented team and successful candidates will be able
to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The
Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is
based at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7
million. In addition to treating patients in Leeds, the provision of
gynaecological cancer surgery for patients from York, Harrogate, Calderdale,
Mid-Yorkshire and Bradford is centralised at St Jamess Hospital. 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 6
consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is
a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Consultant
Team:
Mr
Alex. Brunelli
Mr
Nilanjan Chaudhuri
Mr.
Joshil Lodhia
Mr.
Marco Nardini
Mr
Richard Milton
Mr
Peter Tcherveniakov
Ms
Elaine Teh
The
consultant team are supported by a team of 9 registrars, Trust Doctors and
surgical trainees. There are also 3 full time ANPs and 2 SHOs.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
This
is a full-time post. Candidates will be expected to engage in all aspects of
the post, 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.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder will be required to undertake 10 sessions to support the needs of
the service and provide flexibility to cover during times of leave. During the
week, the trust doctor will lead ward rounds, attend theatre lists and clinics
at least weekly. There will also be opportunities to undertake audit and
research in a dedicated session, contributing to the portfolio of the
department.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Opportunities
exist for participating in research within the Department as well as an
on-going teaching programme. The successful candidate is expected to be
involved in the departmental audit meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The
Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is
based at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7
million. In addition to treating patients in Leeds, the provision of
gynaecological cancer surgery for patients from York, Harrogate, Calderdale,
Mid-Yorkshire and Bradford is centralised at St Jamess Hospital. 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 6
consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is
a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Consultant
Team:
Mr
Alex. Brunelli
Mr
Nilanjan Chaudhuri
Mr.
Joshil Lodhia
Mr.
Marco Nardini
Mr
Richard Milton
Mr
Peter Tcherveniakov
Ms
Elaine Teh
The
consultant team are supported by a team of 9 registrars, Trust Doctors and
surgical trainees. There are also 3 full time ANPs and 2 SHOs.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
This
is a full-time post. Candidates will be expected to engage in all aspects of
the post, 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.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post holder will be required to undertake 10 sessions to support the needs of
the service and provide flexibility to cover during times of leave. During the
week, the trust doctor will lead ward rounds, attend theatre lists and clinics
at least weekly. There will also be opportunities to undertake audit and
research in a dedicated session, contributing to the portfolio of the
department.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Opportunities
exist for participating in research within the Department as well as an
on-going teaching programme. The successful candidate is expected to be
involved in the departmental audit meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Significant recent experience in Thoracic Surgery
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
- At least 4 years experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold a Full current registration with a licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- 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
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Significant recent experience in Thoracic Surgery
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
- At least 4 years experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold a Full current registration with a licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- 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
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
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).
