Job summary
A full-time post in Thoracic Surgery is available at theOxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, based primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The post would be suitable for someone seeking additional VATS experience in thoracic surgery. Whilst the opportunities will be tailored to the successful candidates needs, preference will be given to those with previous experience. The post encompasses all aspects of thoracic surgery (open and thoracoscopic lung resection, pneumothorax surgery, chest wall resection, and interventional bronchoscopy) except for oesophageal surgery. The department encourages participation in clinical research, audit and teaching. This post is not approved for training and does not carry an NTN, although recognition of the year as sub-specialty training for those in UK training schemes may be sought by the applicant from their Deanery.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital but there is a regular Lung Cancer MDT, Thoracic Surgery outpatient clinic, and occasional theatre lists at the Oxford Cancer & Haematology Centre in the nearby Churchill Hospital, and a regular Sarcoma MDT at the nearby Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Clinics are also held at the Basingstoke site of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder will participate in the Thoracic Surgery service's inpatient and outpatient activities. This will involve on-call duties (thoracic only, no cardiac cross-cover), theatre lists, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics. The consultant staff will give in-service training as appropriate; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital although occasional contribution to clinics and inpatient care may be required at the Churchill hospital.
The post-holder will participate in the services inpatient and outpatient activities i.e. experience in operating theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment.
The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital although occasional contribution to clinics and inpatient care may be required at the Churchill hospital.
The post-holder will participate in the services inpatient and outpatient activities i.e. experience in operating theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment.
The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full Licence to Practice
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
Desirable
- 6 months training at registrar level in cardiothoracic surgery
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST2 competencies relevant to cardiothoracic surgery.
- Experience sufficient to competently assist in cardiothoracic operations
- Experience sufficient to manage emergency cardiothoracic referrals
Desirable
- CALS qualification
- Experience of managing/ performing emergency
- performing emergency sternal reopening
Skills
Essential
- Experience in chest drains, sternotomy, thoracotomy, conduit harvest and surgical assisting
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, and professional skills to undertake effectively this role
- Good interpersonal skills and experience of collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues
- Sufficient spoken and written English to effectively discuss referrals over the telephone and in person
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and how care is delivered within it
- Computing skills: ability to use electronic patient records
- Validated logbook demonstrating general surgical, cardiac or thoracic experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full Licence to Practice
- MRCS or equivalent qualification
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
Desirable
- 6 months training at registrar level in cardiothoracic surgery
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of ST2 competencies relevant to cardiothoracic surgery.
- Experience sufficient to competently assist in cardiothoracic operations
- Experience sufficient to manage emergency cardiothoracic referrals
Desirable
- CALS qualification
- Experience of managing/ performing emergency
- performing emergency sternal reopening
Skills
Essential
- Experience in chest drains, sternotomy, thoracotomy, conduit harvest and surgical assisting
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, and professional skills to undertake effectively this role
- Good interpersonal skills and experience of collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues
- Sufficient spoken and written English to effectively discuss referrals over the telephone and in person
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and how care is delivered within it
- Computing skills: ability to use electronic patient records
- Validated logbook demonstrating general surgical, cardiac or thoracic experience
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).
