Locum Thoracic Surgery Consultant
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Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for inpatients on ward 517 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and will contribute to the Thoracic Surgery on call rota. The post holder will also contribute to Thoracic Surgery Clinics and Tertiary Service Level Agreements.
A shared office, equipped with a computer and telephone, will be provided and will be supported by appropriate secretarial time.
The department trains the full range of resident doctors and makes a large contribution to undergraduate education. The post holders would be expected to contribute to these activities.
Main duties of the job
*To join the Thoracic team to support services at the UHBFT and peripheral hospitals supported by the directorate as a regional centre. The successful applicant will be expected to share the aspirations and vision of the division and provide a wide-ranging high-quality service for patients. This includes some rotational commitments to cover colleagues when they are away on leave as per an annualised job framework.
*The successful candidate will be a member of the Thoracic Surgical Directorate and UHB and will be expected to participate in Directorate meetings.
*The successful candidate will share the responsibilities for the West Midlands with 6 other consultants; the post-holder will provide specialist care in Thoracic Surgery with responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Thoracic Surgical Disease. This role will include participation in clinical and research development taking place in the department.
*To support the provision of Thoracic services to include out of hours and on call within the Trust.
*To develop close collaborative links with all colleagues within the multidisciplinary team setting to develop services to patients to the highest possible standards according to Directorate protocols and in line Trust objectives.
*To take part in MDT meetings as per Job Plan.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
29 January 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
304-SB-1091594
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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