Job summary
Thoracic Surgery Locum Consultant
Applications are invited for the above post to join our Thoracic Surgery team. The successful candidate will join the existing team of 3 consultants. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals in England, is made up of three hospitals after joining together in 2000; The General, The Glenfield and the Royal Infirmary. We deliver a high quality of specialist care in particular; cancer, renal and Cardio-Thoracic services, having both a national and international reputation. We are at the forefront of many research programs and new surgical procedures including the research into diabetes, genetics, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and the keyhole heart valve surgery. We are also excited for the implementation of our Robotic Surgery.
Due to working closely with local universities, we play a vital role in teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Our location offers the opportunity to balance a quality lifestyle with a very rewarding working career. The hospital is 40 minutes from Nottingham East Midland Airport with easy road and rail access for the wider Midlands and Northern areas. Leicestershire and Rutland offer areas of natural beauty and some excellent schools all within a short distance of the hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a colleague who has been specifically trained in Thoracic Surgery who will complement the existing service. Other than the weekly surgical activity, the aims of this job is to also have a prominent role in the perioperative management of patients undergoing Thoracic surgery, focusing on improving clinical outcomes, reducing complication rates and improve the perioperative patient care. To provide a single and solid point of contact for primary and secondary care to ensure the individual needs of the Thoracic patient is the goal of the present post along with the need for surgical patients to be carefully coordinated from the time of contemplation of surgery to a period of many months following the operation.
About us
The new appointee will work alongside the current Thoraccic surgeons to ensure a comprehensive and co-ordinated service. They will also be expected to help in establishing stronger links with our partner hospitals, and this will entail travel to these.The Consultant will be appraised in their clinical role and advice and support for career progression will be available by the Clinical Director/Head of Service and Lead Clinicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be subject to regular reviews and at this stage it is for negotiation regarding timetable for the benefit of clinical service delivery and the department as a whole. The job plan will be subject to review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be subject to regular reviews and at this stage it is for negotiation regarding timetable for the benefit of clinical service delivery and the department as a whole. The job plan will be subject to review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Thoracic Surgery via: i. CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview ii. CESR III. European Community Rights
Desirable
- Higher degree (MS,MD or equivalent)
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
Medical Competence
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Thoracic Surgery Experience in managing cardiothoracic trauma & acute airway problems.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
- Experience in LVRS, Mesothelioma and minimally invasive surgery.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
- Training qualification
Research
Essential
- Publications, Presentations, Awards Evidence
Desirable
- Evidence of conducted research relevant to Cardiothoracic Surgery
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Awareness of service development issues
Communications Skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience in and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Leadership roles in Clinical Governance roles
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Thoracic Surgery via: i. CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview ii. CESR III. European Community Rights
Desirable
- Higher degree (MS,MD or equivalent)
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
Medical Competence
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Thoracic Surgery Experience in managing cardiothoracic trauma & acute airway problems.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
- Experience in LVRS, Mesothelioma and minimally invasive surgery.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
- Training qualification
Research
Essential
- Publications, Presentations, Awards Evidence
Desirable
- Evidence of conducted research relevant to Cardiothoracic Surgery
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non medical staff
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Awareness of service development issues
Communications Skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience in and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Leadership roles in Clinical Governance roles
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect
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).
