Job summary
Do you share our health board values; Caring for each other; working together; always improving? If so we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay UHB.
We are looking for enthusiastic LAS ST Higher (Middle grade) in the department of Cardiac surgery based at Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales.
The post will be fixed term from 5th February 2025 - 3rd February 2026 only, due to covering a training doctor vacancy.
The successful candidate will be working together with the wider clinical team of Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Junior Doctors and other Allied Health Professionals to provide high quality, safe and effective clinical care. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, to provide immediate care and initiate treatment as per clinical pathways/protocols.
Main duties of the job
Swansea BayNHS Health Board provides a broad range of community and inpatient services. The Health Board is one of the largest in Wales and the UK.
We are looking to employ a LAS ST Higher in the department of Cardiothoracic based at Morriston Hospital in Swansea. This post is NOT recognised for training purposes but the successful candidate will have access to teaching and encourage to participate in audit, quality improvement projects etc.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cozy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS by time of application
Desirable
- a.12 months experience in general thoracic surgery of which a minimum of 6 months must have been spent at ST3 level
- b.12 months experience in cardiac surgery of which a minimum of 6 months must have been spent at ST3 level
Eligibility
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practiseii from, the GMC at intended start date
- oEvidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of application, acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of Core Surgical Training programme or Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training
Language skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- oDemonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
Desirable
- oExposure to cardiothoracic transplant, paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, intensive care, respiratory medicine and oncology, (interventional) radiology.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication skills:
- Problem solving and decision making:
- Managing others and team involvement:
- Organisation and planning
- Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty:
- Values:
- oDemonstrates probity (as outlined by the GMC)
Commitment to Specialty - Learning & Personal Development
Essential
- oDemonstrated interest in thoracic surgery as evidenced by log book, audit, research and electives.
- oCareer progression in Cardiothoracic Surgery should be appropriate to the time spent in the specialty
- oShows realistic insight into Cardiothoracic Surgery and the personal demands of a commitment to surgery
- oShows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self- directed learning and a reflective/analytical approach to practice
Desirable
- oAchievements relevant to thoracic surgery, including elective or other experience
- oAttendance at relevant thoracic surgical courses
- oAttendance at, or participation in, national, international, departmental, regional and online meetings relevant to Cardiothoracic Surgery with special emphasis on thoracic themed presentations (Poster / Oral)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS by time of application
Desirable
- a.12 months experience in general thoracic surgery of which a minimum of 6 months must have been spent at ST3 level
- b.12 months experience in cardiac surgery of which a minimum of 6 months must have been spent at ST3 level
Eligibility
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practiseii from, the GMC at intended start date
- oEvidence of achievement of CT/ST2 competences in core surgery by time of application, acceptable evidence includes satisfactory ARCP outcome of completion of Core Surgical Training programme or Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training
Language skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Medical Council
Clinical skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- oDemonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
Desirable
- oExposure to cardiothoracic transplant, paediatric cardiothoracic surgery, intensive care, respiratory medicine and oncology, (interventional) radiology.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication skills:
- Problem solving and decision making:
- Managing others and team involvement:
- Organisation and planning
- Coping with pressure and managing uncertainty:
- Values:
- oDemonstrates probity (as outlined by the GMC)
Commitment to Specialty - Learning & Personal Development
Essential
- oDemonstrated interest in thoracic surgery as evidenced by log book, audit, research and electives.
- oCareer progression in Cardiothoracic Surgery should be appropriate to the time spent in the specialty
- oShows realistic insight into Cardiothoracic Surgery and the personal demands of a commitment to surgery
- oShows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self- directed learning and a reflective/analytical approach to practice
Desirable
- oAchievements relevant to thoracic surgery, including elective or other experience
- oAttendance at relevant thoracic surgical courses
- oAttendance at, or participation in, national, international, departmental, regional and online meetings relevant to Cardiothoracic Surgery with special emphasis on thoracic themed presentations (Poster / Oral)
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).
