Job summary
The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Clinical Group is seeking to appoint a full-timeLocum Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (Royal Brompton site). The post is for 6 months in the first instance but may be extended by mutual agreement.
The principal role of this post is to provide surgical care for adult patients with acquired cardiac disease. The successful candidate will have regular theatre sessions i.e. 1 fixed and 1 or 2 flexible operating days per week. Regular MDT's, ward rounds and clinics. It is expected that he/she will participate in teaching and education, conduct research and actively contribute to the continuing and evolving clinical governance framework.
Applicants are required to be fully registered Medical Practitioners and it is deemed desirable to be on the GMC's Specialist Register or be eligible for admission to the Register.
Informal enquiries may be made to Mr Mario Petrou on 0330 128 8578 or email: (m.petrou@rbht.nhs.uk). Alternatively, please contact Medical Recruitment team on 0330128 8688 or email:(consultantrecritment@rbht.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for provision of care, at consultant level, to Cardiac Surgical inpatients, outpatients, and patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including pre-procedural evaluation and post procedural care. Active contribution to multi-disciplinary team working. Regular consultant-led ward rounds, and on call commitments.
- To participate in Clinical Governance, Audit and Quality Improvement initiatives within Cardiac Surgery.
- To participate in Clinical Audit programme and Clinical Governance.
- To assist in the management of junior and research medical staff and of technical staff according to Trust policies and in line with the requirements of the clinical service.
- To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.
About us
Our mission is to be the UK's leading specialist centre for heart and lung disease. We will achieve this mission through a strategy of focused growth in aspects of heart and lung treatment, such as congenital heart disease, arrhythmia, heart failure and advanced lung diseases. Our approach is based on:
- The continual development of leading-edge services through clinical refinement and research
- The effective and efficient delivery of core specialist treatment
- The transition of appropriate routine services to other centres to release capacity for new interventions
Remaining an autonomous specialist organisation is central to preserving and building our strong clinical and organisational record. However, we are equally convinced of the importance of effective partnerships particularly with major academic bodies to ensure a continuing pipeline of innovations to develop future treatments.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for provision of care, at consultant level, to Cardiac Surgical inpatients, outpatients, and patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including pre-procedural evaluation and post procedural care. Active contribution to multi-disciplinary team working. Regular consultant-led ward rounds, and on call commitments.
- To participate in Clinical Governance, Audit and Quality Improvement initiatives within Cardiac Surgery.
- To participate in Clinical Audit programme and Clinical Governance.
- To assist in the management of junior and research medical staff and of technical staff according to Trust policies and in line with the requirements of the clinical service.
- To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for provision of care, at consultant level, to Cardiac Surgical inpatients, outpatients, and patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including pre-procedural evaluation and post procedural care. Active contribution to multi-disciplinary team working. Regular consultant-led ward rounds, and on call commitments.
- To participate in Clinical Governance, Audit and Quality Improvement initiatives within Cardiac Surgery.
- To participate in Clinical Audit programme and Clinical Governance.
- To assist in the management of junior and research medical staff and of technical staff according to Trust policies and in line with the requirements of the clinical service.
- To maintain effective communication and working relationships with medical, scientific, management, technical and nursing staff, as required for performing the responsibilities of this post. This includes electronic communication within the department, the Trust, and with national and international colleagues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant speciality
- Specialist training in Cardiac Surgery
- Experienced independent operator for cardiac surgery, especially for 'routine' CABG, AVR and AVR + CABG
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Post-CCT fellowship experience in an area of sub-specialty interest e.g. mini-mitral, aorto-vascular
- Proven track record of research in cardiac surgery
- Leadership of care group/directorate (or equivalent)
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- On the Specialist Register of The GMC or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery, or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD etc)
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Technical and clinical skills required for Cardiac Surgery
- Evidence of active involvement in governance and audit /Ability to conduct clinical audi
- Broad range of IT skills
- Ability to initiate & supervise research (
Desirable
- Understanding needs of service development
- Clinical leadership skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant speciality
- Specialist training in Cardiac Surgery
- Experienced independent operator for cardiac surgery, especially for 'routine' CABG, AVR and AVR + CABG
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Post-CCT fellowship experience in an area of sub-specialty interest e.g. mini-mitral, aorto-vascular
- Proven track record of research in cardiac surgery
- Leadership of care group/directorate (or equivalent)
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- On the Specialist Register of The GMC or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery, or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD etc)
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Technical and clinical skills required for Cardiac Surgery
- Evidence of active involvement in governance and audit /Ability to conduct clinical audi
- Broad range of IT skills
- Ability to initiate & supervise research (
Desirable
- Understanding needs of service development
- Clinical leadership skills
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).
