Job summary
We
are recruiting to fill our Trust Doctor (ST6+) vacancy at LTHT NHS Trust in
Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery.
The
LTHT is the largest NHS Trust in the UK and is the Regional Centre for
Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The
Yorkshire Heart Centre is based at Leeds General Infirmary and serves the
population of West Yorkshire. The adult unit has the capacity to perform
approximately 1000 open heart operations per year. It has two theatres, 12 ITU
beds and one dedicated cardiac surgical ward.
The
hospital has a busy A&E department and an active interventional cardiology
programme, including TAVI.
The
Trust has a well-stocked library and there is access to the Universitys
library as well. Cardiac surgery offers a busy teaching and training schedule.
The
tenure of this post is for 12 months.
Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC and
hold a license to practice at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
The
appointee will support the middle tier (Registrar level) of the medical
organisation which maintains a firm structure. The successful candidate
will usually spend two days in the operating theatres, one half day in
outpatients and one day in the adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on a weekly
basis. You will take part in the registrar on call rota. Currently this is
resident 1 in 10.
The
Trust Doctor will have the opportunity to attend and contribute to the
teaching programmes within the department. You will be expected to take an
active part in the audit programme. There is a wet lab facility. The Clinical
Director will agree an appropriate programme of CPD and Appraisal with the
postholder.
For
more information, please contact:
Pankaj
Kaul, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, LGI
Tel
0113 3925792
pankaj.kaul@nhs.net
About us
Come
and join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing our
vision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great
care and rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers in
the UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the
north.
At
Cardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,
caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. 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
Empowered
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
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has a vacancy within Adult Cardiac
Surgery for 1 Trust Doctor (Grade ST6-8+) post based at the Leeds General
Infirmary for 12 months from the date of appointment. The appointee would be expected to take part
in 1:8 after hours registrar level rota, covering adult cardiac surgical
services, with active clinical commitment towards adult cardiac surgery in
theatre, outpatient clinics, ICU and the wards.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is the largest NHS Trust in the UK and is the
Regional Centre for Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The
Yorkshire Heart Centre is based at Leeds General Infirmary and serves the
population of West Yorkshire. The adult unit has the capacity to perform
approximately 1000 open heart operations per year. It has two theatres, 12 ITU
beds and one dedicated cardiac surgical ward.
The
hospital has a busy Accident and Emergency department and an active
interventional cardiology programme including TAVI.
The
Trust has a well-stocked library and there is access to the Universitys
library as well. Cardiac surgery offers a busy teaching and training schedule.
Interested
candidates should contact Mr Pankaj Kaul on 01133925792 or pankaj.kaul@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust currently has a vacancy within Adult Cardiac
Surgery for 1 Trust Doctor (Grade ST6-8+) post based at the Leeds General
Infirmary for 12 months from the date of appointment. The appointee would be expected to take part
in 1:8 after hours registrar level rota, covering adult cardiac surgical
services, with active clinical commitment towards adult cardiac surgery in
theatre, outpatient clinics, ICU and the wards.
The
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust is the largest NHS Trust in the UK and is the
Regional Centre for Cardiothoracic Surgery.
The
Yorkshire Heart Centre is based at Leeds General Infirmary and serves the
population of West Yorkshire. The adult unit has the capacity to perform
approximately 1000 open heart operations per year. It has two theatres, 12 ITU
beds and one dedicated cardiac surgical ward.
The
hospital has a busy Accident and Emergency department and an active
interventional cardiology programme including TAVI.
The
Trust has a well-stocked library and there is access to the Universitys
library as well. Cardiac surgery offers a busy teaching and training schedule.
Interested
candidates should contact Mr Pankaj Kaul on 01133925792 or pankaj.kaul@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Candidates must meet professional health requirements
- All Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Significant experience at registrar level after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. As well
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- Previous clinical experience within the UK/NHS
- Ability to provide details of full employment history
- Evidence of Career progression and achievements in line with totality of training period
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit/quality improvement/formal research project
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching with implementation of feedback from teaching
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Cardiac Surgery beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Experience in independent operating or supervised undergoing full cardiac surgical operations
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems including initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Ability to prioritise clinical need whilst maximising safety and minimising risk
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice & clinical improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Evidence of academic & research achievements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Candidates must meet professional health requirements
- All Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Significant experience at registrar level after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. As well
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- Previous clinical experience within the UK/NHS
- Ability to provide details of full employment history
- Evidence of Career progression and achievements in line with totality of training period
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in an audit/quality improvement/formal research project
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching with implementation of feedback from teaching
- Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Cardiac Surgery beyond the mandatory curriculum
- Experience in independent operating or supervised undergoing full cardiac surgical operations
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems including initial management of an acutely ill patient
- Ability to prioritise clinical need whilst maximising safety and minimising risk
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice & clinical improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
- Successful completion of relevant skills course(s)
- Evidence of academic & research achievements
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).
