Job summary
This is new appointment for a candidate seeking to increase their experience in adult cardiac surgery and advanced heart and lung failure strategies (cardiopulmonary transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and donor organ retrieval) by providing service commitment while learning non-operative and operative skills pertaining to both these aspects of the cardiac surgical service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham (QEHB).
It is envisaged that this is part of a 2-post appointment with two successful candidates sharing the role between conventional and advanced heart and lung failure strategies, alternating responsibilities on a 2-weekly basis.
Main duties of the job
This new appointee will be expected as part of a shared post with another similar appointee
*provide in and out-patient care to pre-operative, operative and post operative conventional cardiac surgical patients including ward rounds and residential on call commitments (2 week days Monday to Friday/month). This includes attending in house conventional cardiac surgical MDTs. During the assigned conventional weeks the fellow will access 2 conventional list/ week and 1 clinic per week and attend ward rounds of the assigned consultant as well as conventional MDT x 1 per week and M + M meetings x 1 per week.
*to support in-patient care of advanced heart and lung failure patients, including attending ward rounds, consenting, in patient care and in patient assessment MDTs, assisting and delivering short and long term MCS and assisting in the implantation of hearts or lungs including when on call with additional flexible delivery of care. It also includes supporting the post operative management of these patients on the ITU and ward and in clinics.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*to play a key role in meeting the Department's contracted obligations for the provision of NORS and in ensuring that the overall performance of the Unit meets the quality criteria agreed with the purchasing consortia. The appointee will adhere to the Standard Operating Guidelines for provision of cardiopulmonary organ retrieval services. This means conducting DBD isolated heart or lung organ retrievals independently and assisting in DBD split organs retrievals and DCD organs retrievals in conjunction with other surgeons as part of the Birmingham cardiopulmonary NORS team. This is a 1 in 5 on call (2-tier) rota fortnightly
Job description
Job responsibilities
*to play a key role in meeting the Department's contracted obligations for the provision of NORS and in ensuring that the overall performance of the Unit meets the quality criteria agreed with the purchasing consortia. The appointee will adhere to the Standard Operating Guidelines for provision of cardiopulmonary organ retrieval services. This means conducting DBD isolated heart or lung organ retrievals independently and assisting in DBD split organs retrievals and DCD organs retrievals in conjunction with other surgeons as part of the Birmingham cardiopulmonary NORS team. This is a 1 in 5 on call (2-tier) rota fortnightly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- *Previous experience in Cardiac Surgery
- *MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- *Previous experience in Cardiac Surgery
- *MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
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).
