Job summary
We are looking for registrars who will be post-CCT in August 2024 with senior thoracic surgery experience who are motivated and enthusiastic and wish to develop a sub-specialty interest in robotic thoracic surgery. In addition to your clinical duties providing care to thoracic surgery patients, managing referrals and attending the operating theatre, you will also be attending regular multidisciplinary meetings, participating in the weekly educational programme.
In addition to this you will be expected to contribute to the departmental research program including into robotic surgery as the Thorax centre has the largest robotic thoracic surgery practice in the UK. Time will be given for training and professional development.
The applicants must have full GMC registration with a license to practice and possess FRCS/MRCS or equivalent.
If no suitable post-CCT candidate is found, then the department may consider a trainee who is not post-CCT.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
The clinical work will consist of:
Operating Theatres - first assistant or primary operator with dual console supervision with at least 2 operating theatre days per week, working with two European proctors.
Participation in the organisation of operating timetable and admissions.
Undertake daily ward round
Carrying out general ward work as part of the rota, under the supervision of the consultant.
Supervising junior doctor ward work
Attendance of MDTs
Attendance and presentation in audit meetings, teaching programme and research meetings.
Nights and weekend cover.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All available trainees are expected to attend educational meetings. There are monthly audit days on which the trainees will be asked to present on going audits and outcomes data.
Barts Health NHS Trust reserves the right to change the parameters of the standard working week, the number of hours of additional duty you are required to undertake and the area in which you are required to undertake it, in light of the requirements of the service. Barts Health NHS Trust will endeavour to give as much advance notice as possible for such a change.
(You may be required to provide on-call cover and take care for patients throughout Barts Health NHS Trust, including cross district, inter and intra-directorate. Barts Health NHS Trust reserves the right to change cover requirements in accordance with the needs of the service.)
Annual leave allocation is between 27 and 32 days per year pro-rata, depending on length of service. Notice of proposed annual leave must be given to the junior medical staff administrator and consultant in charge at least six weeks in advance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All available trainees are expected to attend educational meetings. There are monthly audit days on which the trainees will be asked to present on going audits and outcomes data.
Barts Health NHS Trust reserves the right to change the parameters of the standard working week, the number of hours of additional duty you are required to undertake and the area in which you are required to undertake it, in light of the requirements of the service. Barts Health NHS Trust will endeavour to give as much advance notice as possible for such a change.
(You may be required to provide on-call cover and take care for patients throughout Barts Health NHS Trust, including cross district, inter and intra-directorate. Barts Health NHS Trust reserves the right to change cover requirements in accordance with the needs of the service.)
Annual leave allocation is between 27 and 32 days per year pro-rata, depending on length of service. Notice of proposed annual leave must be given to the junior medical staff administrator and consultant in charge at least six weeks in advance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Adequate progression of training to CCT
- Organisational skills
- Experience in Thoracic Surgery
- 1 year ST3 + Experience or equivalent
- Ability to work alone
- Research presented/published
Desirable
- Experience in related specialties eg Respiratory medicine, intensive care
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
- MBBS
- MRCS/FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Adequate progression of training to CCT
- Organisational skills
- Experience in Thoracic Surgery
- 1 year ST3 + Experience or equivalent
- Ability to work alone
- Research presented/published
Desirable
- Experience in related specialties eg Respiratory medicine, intensive care
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).
