Job summary
The Surgical Specialties Division is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Thoracic Clinical Fellow (SpR level) to join the prestigious University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Thoracic Surgery service is based in UCLH at Westmoreland Street Hospital and offers comprehensive care for the whole spectrum of thoracic patients.
Main duties of the job
The Thoracic service serves the population of North Central London and the team regularly carry out clinics in our partner hospitals to ensure that patients have access to timely, local care.
The team is involved in all of the lung cancer MDTs across the network. 60% of the surgery is carried out by minimally invasive means: There is a VATS lobectomy programme, a Robotic surgical list and a tracheal resection service.
Within the rota there is time that is set aside for attending clinics. Clinical Fellows may be asked to undertake clinics at other times in the rota. You are expected to maintain satisfactory patient notes, to write discharge letters and summaries.
The successful candidate will be engaged and motivated to contribute to the wider activities of the Thoracic Surgery department. This may include organising and undertaking presentations at departmental meetings, and supervising SHOs in preparation for their presentations.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
The Surgery and Cancer Board at UCLH comprises of five Divisions - Theatres and Anaesthesia, Gastrointestinal Services, Surgical Specialties, Cancer Services, and Imaging. The Board is responsible for many exciting strategic developments, which has included the opening of the new Macmillan Cancer Centre in 2012.
The department offers comprehensive specialist care for patients requiring thoracic surgery. The service is co-located with Urology Surgery in a standalone specialist surgery unit on Westmoreland St, in Marylebone. The service comprises five consultants:
Mr David Lawrence, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Clinical Lead)
Mr Nick Panagiotopoulos, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Mr Davide Patrini, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Mr Kunal Bhakhri, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Mr Martin Hayward, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
- To assist in the care of Thoracic patients, under the supervision of consultants
- To attend theatre and assist the Consultant Surgeons
- To cover the wards
- To complete discharge summaries on the day of discharge
- To supervise SHOs and other clinical staff as appropriate
- To participate in outpatient clinics
- To carry out transfer of patients where necessary
- To maintain clinical records including clinical letters and diagnostic
- To maintain the patients case notes and record events on a daily basis with all contributions to the notes clearly written and signed with name
- On call commitment to Thoracic surgery rota (On call from home 1:4)
- To participate in Thoracic Surgery MDTs and teaching session (weekly)
- To assist in co-ordinating admissions in conjunction with the Bed Manage
Non-clinical training and responsibilities:
- To share in Thoracic surgery administration including planning of rotas
- To participate in the units research activities
- To participate in teaching of medical students
- To participate in audit and clinical governance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Training and Responsibilities:
- To assist in the care of Thoracic patients, under the supervision of consultants
- To attend theatre and assist the Consultant Surgeons
- To cover the wards
- To complete discharge summaries on the day of discharge
- To supervise SHOs and other clinical staff as appropriate
- To participate in outpatient clinics
- To carry out transfer of patients where necessary
- To maintain clinical records including clinical letters and diagnostic
- To maintain the patients case notes and record events on a daily basis with all contributions to the notes clearly written and signed with name
- On call commitment to Thoracic surgery rota (On call from home 1:4)
- To participate in Thoracic Surgery MDTs and teaching session (weekly)
- To assist in co-ordinating admissions in conjunction with the Bed Manage
Non-clinical training and responsibilities:
- To share in Thoracic surgery administration including planning of rotas
- To participate in the units research activities
- To participate in teaching of medical students
- To participate in audit and clinical governance
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training
- Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Thoracic Surgery.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of thoracic emergencies.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training
- Substantive experience as a Specialist Registrar in Thoracic Surgery.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Management of thoracic emergencies.
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Participates in teaching and instruction to Junior staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
UCH at Westmoreland Street
16-18 Westmoreland Street,
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
