Job summary
This post is for a Cardiothoracic LED working at ST1/2 level.
The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team with 11 Cardiothoracic Consultants based at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital and be employed by the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Blackpool Victoria Hospital is one of four Regional Centres for Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology. The Lancashire Cardiac Centre, comprises a £50m state of the art facility which incorporates 4 catheter laboratories, currently 4 (but with a possibility of commissioning a 5th), 4 operating theatres and 20 critical care beds, together with associated ward beds and a dedicated educational and research facility.
Main duties of the job
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Medicine or Surgery
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Desirable
- Cardiothoracic Surgery or General Surgery experience
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Ability to work well with colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Medicine or Surgery
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Desirable
- Cardiothoracic Surgery or General Surgery experience
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others.
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Ability to work well with colleagues
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).
