Job summary
The Surgical Specialties Division is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Consultant Thoracic Surgeon 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. The department takes an active role in research and audit.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post please contact Mr Martin Hayward Consultant Thoracic Surgeon and Clinical Lead for Thoracic Surgery.
CV required with application
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be accountable to David Lawrence, Clinical Lead for Thoracic Surgery. The post will entail a major input into the care of thoracic surgery patients. The post holder will be required to carry out clinics in our partner hospitals as required, to ensure patients receive access to timely, local care.
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. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) our success starts with you.
We want you to come to UCLH and stay at UCLH because our success starts with you. All of our staff has been involved in developing our values. We believe that they make UCLH a better place for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Many of our services operate from new or newly refurbished facilities including the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre which opened in 2012. So, why join UCLH?
- We have a reputation as a centre of clinical excellence
- Our hospitals are in great central London locations
- We have new facilities and state-of-the-art medical technology
- We have a wide range of career opportunities
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) our success starts with you.
We want you to come to UCLH and stay at UCLH because our success starts with you. All of our staff has been involved in developing our values. We believe that they make UCLH a better place for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Many of our services operate from new or newly refurbished facilities including the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre which opened in 2012. So, why join UCLH?
- We have a reputation as a centre of clinical excellence
- Our hospitals are in great central London locations
- We have new facilities and state-of-the-art medical technology
- We have a wide range of career opportunities
Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels. This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Proffessional Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration and posses FRCS (Cardiothoracic)
- Entry on GMC specialist via CCST
- An appropriate higher thoracic surgical qualification
- Specialist Register via: CCST (proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches.
- Proven ability to carry out high quality research leading to publication
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical organisational context
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive training foot Thoracic surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship in Thoracic surgery
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Commensurate with post CCT/fellowship training
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- The ability to undertake and manage clinical audit including supervision of junior staff
- Use of database and hospital system to a competent level
- Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budget management
- Proven experience in the management of a clinical area
Person Specification
Proffessional Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration and posses FRCS (Cardiothoracic)
- Entry on GMC specialist via CCST
- An appropriate higher thoracic surgical qualification
- Specialist Register via: CCST (proposed CCST date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Clinical experience
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches.
- Proven ability to carry out high quality research leading to publication
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical organisational context
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive training foot Thoracic surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship in Thoracic surgery
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Commensurate with post CCT/fellowship training
Audit Management and IT
Essential
- The ability to undertake and manage clinical audit including supervision of junior staff
- Use of database and hospital system to a competent level
- Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budget management
- Proven experience in the management of a clinical area
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
UCLH at Westmoreland Street
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
