Job summary
Lancashire Cardiac Centre performs approximately 1200 cardiac procedures per year including standard coronary artery bypass operations and valve replacements, both on and off pump, but also offers UK-leading advanced minimal access surgical techniques. There is the opportunity to gain exposure and experience in anaesthesia for minimal access surgery including Right Anterior Thoracotomy and Port Access approaches for aortic and mitral valve surgery. We are expanding our thoracic work from 500 cases per year, including wedge resections, lobectomies, pneumonectomies by a combination of video assisted surgery and open surgery. We have an active and close relationship with the cardiology teams regularly providing anaesthetic services for electrophysiology, device insertions and removals, primary PCI and trans-catheter aortic valve replacements.
We provide transoesophageal echocardiography services for all patients requiring cardiothoracic / cardiology surgery with all consultants trained in the use of this diagnostic tool. We currently have 12 full time Cardiothoracic Anaesthetic Consultants with a rotational pool of trainees from regional training posts at various grades rotating through the unit.
The post is full time and will be based in the Cardiac Theatres and Cardiac ITU.
Main duties of the job
- There will be opportunity to develop the duties and responsibilities of the post to match the experience and seniority of successful candidates as well as their interests e.g. an emphasis on CITU vs theatre or more distant supervision
- Whilst on CITU and under the supervision of the Cardiac ICU Consultant attendance at daily ward rounds which will include assessment, documentation, and implementation of management plans.
- Co-ordinate with other members of the multidisciplinary team in the ongoing medical and surgical management of all the patients on the CITU.
- Triage assessment and discussion with the on duty Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist Consultant of new referrals to the CITU, whilst providing immediate emergency airway assistance for the cardiac centre including catheter laboratories both during daytime hours and out of hours.
- Participation in ongoing clinical audits and research with active involvement in appropriate data collection for external sources i.e. ICNARC
- Participation in both informal and formal teaching and educational programmes
About us
The Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust sits on the west coast of Lancashire serving a population of approximately 330,000 from the surrounding boroughs of Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde whilst experiencing large seasonal fluctuations of approximately 11 million. The main hospital site based at the Victoria Hospital is a District General Hospital offering all the services expected of a hospital of that size.
The post advertised will be based at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, based within the Blackpool Victoria site, which is a regional tertiary centre for Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery and serves a population of approximately 1.6 million from all over the North West of England.
This £52m centre, based in Blackpool, is one of the biggest developments that Victoria Hospital has seen in its history incorporating 4 cardiothoracic theatres, with a commissioning of a 5th theatre for hybrid procedures or robotic surgery underway. There are 24 critical care beds as well as 4 catheter laboratories. The Cardiac Division includes 4 wards and a separately designated Coronary Care Unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our 20 bedded Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and 4 bedded High Dependency Unit provides Pre- and Post-operative care for patients throughout the division with highly trained and support staff providing ample exposure to routine post cardiac surgery care, but also more advanced intensive care techniques including the management of TAVI cases, out of hospital cardiac arrest cases and aortic dissection cases
ADULT CARDIOTHORACIC ANAESTHESIA EXPERIENCE
We can offer excellent training in Anaesthesia for:
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid valve surgery, ASD closures and MIDCABS)
- Elective and Emergency coronary artery bypass surgery
- Elective and Emergency cardiac valve replacement and repair
- Elective and Emergency Thoracic Cases including video assisted and Thoracotomy for Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy and Wedge Resection as well as Thoracic trauma.
- Elective and Emergency Thoracic Aortic surgery
- Elective and Emergency Cardiology Catheter Lab exposure including
- TAVI (trans arterial valve implantation)
- Device insertion and removal
- Electrophysiology (EP) Lists
- Cardioversions
We offer excellent training in enhanced recovery for Cardiac surgery, soon to be introduced in thoracic surgery.
We have close links with Lancaster University for those who want to pursue research.
We have a state-of-the-art simulation suite, which is used to deliver training with frequent CALS courses as well as region wide Cardiac Anaesthesia and ICU Courses being run from the centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our 20 bedded Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and 4 bedded High Dependency Unit provides Pre- and Post-operative care for patients throughout the division with highly trained and support staff providing ample exposure to routine post cardiac surgery care, but also more advanced intensive care techniques including the management of TAVI cases, out of hospital cardiac arrest cases and aortic dissection cases
ADULT CARDIOTHORACIC ANAESTHESIA EXPERIENCE
We can offer excellent training in Anaesthesia for:
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid valve surgery, ASD closures and MIDCABS)
- Elective and Emergency coronary artery bypass surgery
- Elective and Emergency cardiac valve replacement and repair
- Elective and Emergency Thoracic Cases including video assisted and Thoracotomy for Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy and Wedge Resection as well as Thoracic trauma.
- Elective and Emergency Thoracic Aortic surgery
- Elective and Emergency Cardiology Catheter Lab exposure including
- TAVI (trans arterial valve implantation)
- Device insertion and removal
- Electrophysiology (EP) Lists
- Cardioversions
We offer excellent training in enhanced recovery for Cardiac surgery, soon to be introduced in thoracic surgery.
We have close links with Lancaster University for those who want to pursue research.
We have a state-of-the-art simulation suite, which is used to deliver training with frequent CALS courses as well as region wide Cardiac Anaesthesia and ICU Courses being run from the centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Final FRCA/ FFICM (or equivalent)
- CCT in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent evidence of working at consultant level
Experience
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge Evidence of experience working in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Intensive Care
- ALS provider or equivalent
- Advanced Vascular access
- Awareness of current health-service structure
- Engagement with clinical governance, quality improvement and audit
Desirable
- Advanced training module completed in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
- Working towards TOE accreditation
- Participation in research
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good communication skills in spoken and written English
- Basic IT skills
- Good interpersonal and team-working skills
- Driven, Motivated, and forward thinking
- Compliance with Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates Trust Core Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Final FRCA/ FFICM (or equivalent)
- CCT in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent evidence of working at consultant level
Experience
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge Evidence of experience working in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Intensive Care
- ALS provider or equivalent
- Advanced Vascular access
- Awareness of current health-service structure
- Engagement with clinical governance, quality improvement and audit
Desirable
- Advanced training module completed in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
- Working towards TOE accreditation
- Participation in research
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good communication skills in spoken and written English
- Basic IT skills
- Good interpersonal and team-working skills
- Driven, Motivated, and forward thinking
- Compliance with Good Medical Practice
- Demonstrates Trust Core Values
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
