Job summary
We are looking for registrars with previous thoracic surgery experience who are motivated and enthusiastic, wish to pursue a career in the specialty and join the most dynamic and innovative team in the country - Barts Thorax Centre.
With
- European proctors in robotic surgery
- the highest volume of segmentectomy in the country,
- the second highest volume of lung volume reduction and endobronchial valve
- the leading expert for mesothelioma surgery and
- the world's expert in navigational bronchoscopy and thoracic hybrid theatre
there is no better opportunity to learn from the best. You will be able to develop sub-specialist skills in these areas as well as VATS resection and other thoracic surgery. We are imaginative and innovative.
Main duties of the job
All appointed trainees will receive robotic surgery training. We appointed the first UK thoracic robotic research fellow and take senior UK and international thoracic trainees to develop specialty skills in robotic surgery. Our four robotic trainees all went on from here to become consultant surgeons in the UK and Australia.
Barts Thorax Centre is regularly represented around the world at meetings and symposia because of our high quality research output and innovative programmes. There are plenty of opportunities to learn research skills, present and publish. are invited to apply for the post of Clinical Fellow (ST3+ Equivalent) in Thoracic Surgery, based at the Barts Thorax Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, to commence in October for a period of 12 months.
About us
The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust will aim to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.
You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
St Bartholomews Hospital houses the state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre, Barts Thorax Centre and the Barts Cancer Centre. The Barts Heart Centre and Thorax Centre comprise a 54 bedded dedicated thoracic unit supported by an ITU comprising of 58 beds (level 3 and level 2) and 2 dedicated thoracic surgery theatres within a 10 theatre complex serving thoracic and cardiac surgery, including two theatres offering state-of-the-art robotic and hybrid capabilities.
Thoracic surgery is currently delivered by a team of 5 consultants, 6 registrars, and junior clinical fellows, with a dedicated thoracic surgery ward and high dependency unit. There is on-site respiratory medicine and thoracic oncology support, further strengthened by co-location with the Barts Heart Centre, enabling expedient, convenient and best care of the co-morbidities common to us. The thoracic surgery department has been expanding rapidly and actively pursues innovation and service improvement to improve patient outcomes, and there are many opportunities for audit and research.
The applicants must have full GMC registration with a license to practice and possess FRCS/MRCS or equivalent
Job description
Job responsibilities
St Bartholomews Hospital houses the state-of-the-art Barts Heart Centre, Barts Thorax Centre and the Barts Cancer Centre. The Barts Heart Centre and Thorax Centre comprise a 54 bedded dedicated thoracic unit supported by an ITU comprising of 58 beds (level 3 and level 2) and 2 dedicated thoracic surgery theatres within a 10 theatre complex serving thoracic and cardiac surgery, including two theatres offering state-of-the-art robotic and hybrid capabilities.
Thoracic surgery is currently delivered by a team of 5 consultants, 6 registrars, and junior clinical fellows, with a dedicated thoracic surgery ward and high dependency unit. There is on-site respiratory medicine and thoracic oncology support, further strengthened by co-location with the Barts Heart Centre, enabling expedient, convenient and best care of the co-morbidities common to us. The thoracic surgery department has been expanding rapidly and actively pursues innovation and service improvement to improve patient outcomes, and there are many opportunities for audit and research.
The applicants must have full GMC registration with a license to practice and possess FRCS/MRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
- Organisational skills
- Experience in Thoracic Surgery
- Ability to work alone
Desirable
- Experience in related specialties eg Respiratory medicine, intensive care
- 1 year ST3 + Experience or equivalent
- Research presented/published
Skills
Essential
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of medical and surgical problems
Attitudes and Values
Essential
- Understands and supports the vision and values of the Trust
- Acts as a role model for senior as well as more junior colleagues
- Team player, able to develop a culture that values colleagues and enables them to engage in problem solving and decision making
- Provides a role model for clinical leaders
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
- Organisational skills
- Experience in Thoracic Surgery
- Ability to work alone
Desirable
- Experience in related specialties eg Respiratory medicine, intensive care
- 1 year ST3 + Experience or equivalent
- Research presented/published
Skills
Essential
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of medical and surgical problems
Attitudes and Values
Essential
- Understands and supports the vision and values of the Trust
- Acts as a role model for senior as well as more junior colleagues
- Team player, able to develop a culture that values colleagues and enables them to engage in problem solving and decision making
- Provides a role model for clinical leaders
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).
