Locally Employed Doctor (Standard) in Cardiac Surgery - QEHB
The closing date is 09 October 2025
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locally Employed Doctor (Standard) in Cardiac Surgery. This is a fixed term contract with working at ST1-2 equivalent in the Cardiac Surgery Department. The posts will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, UHB. The post provides with opportunities to undertake complex and difficult work in a fully supported capacity in a leading edge teaching hospital.
This job is designed to be aimed at a doctor at the level of a Core Trainee with the relevant clinical skills to assess patients on the ward, outpatient department and A&E. There will be ample opportunities to attend operating theatres to observe, assist and be trained. It would be highly desirable for the candidate to possess basic surgical skills and or have experience in conduit harvesting.
The aim for this role is to gain sufficient experience in all areas (ward, clinic, ITU, A&E and theatres) to be able to progress to join our registrar rota. We have an excellent track record in helping candidates becoming successful at national selection for NTN posts at ST1 and formerly ST3 levels.
Main duties of the job
The LED will play a crucial role in the clinical teams of the relevant specialties. Where possible the opportunity to attend outpatient clinics and theatre lists will be made available.
There will be Consultant led ward rounds each day. In addition the post holder will attend regular ward rounds with the other junior team members. Cover at consultant level is always available.
The post holder will have an identified clinical and educational supervisor. They will be invited to attend the departmental meetings, as well as an active Post Graduate programme.
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.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty registrar
Salary
£52,656 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13266
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
Employer's website
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