Job summary
The Barts Heart Centre (BHC) is a new cardiovascular and thoracic unit formed by the amalgamation of St Bartholomew's, The London Chest and The Heart hospitals. This is the largest unit in London and after further expansion in 2016 it will be one of the biggest specialist cardiovascular and thoracic hospitals in Europe. BHC will provide a full range of surgical interventions including all adult cardiac, adult congenital (GUCH) and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. Sub specialties in mitral valve repair, complex aortic surgery with stenting and the surgical management of heart failure will be developed over the coming months. This year we expect to do 2200 cardiac and 800 thoracic cases which will be achieved through 7 state of the art operating suites, 44 ITU beds (level 2/3) and 64 ward beds. A hybrid facility will become available later to facilitate complex endovascular procedures.
Main duties of the job
Aortic fellow (senior) to Aortovascular unit under Prof Oo. The cardiac surgery unit runs with 25 registrars who will be part of 3 cardiac surgical firms consisting of 3/4 consultants. There will be 15 junior and 10 senior registrars, shared between the firms. The allocation to junior or senior tiers will be decided by the educational supervisors and based on the level of experience, motivation and communication skills. Trainees can be moved between the tiers depending on their performance.
The clinical work will consist of:
1. Operating Theatres - first assistant or primary operator under supervision.2. Participation in the organisation of operating timetable and admissions.3. Undertaking daily ward rounds in ITU/HDU and dedicated cardiothoracic wards.4. Carrying out general ward work under the supervision of the consultant.5. Assisting in the aortic outpatient clinics.6. Participation in regular audit meetings, teaching sessions and research meetings.7. Nights and weekend cover
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
Senior registrars (ST6-8)There will be two senior registrars on call at night who will be non-resident, and on a 1:5 rota with internal cover . This will allow up to 3-4 operating theatre days per week as well as outpatient clinic sessions and coordinator duties.
Regular weekly educations meeting will be organised and all available trainees are expected to attend. 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 additional duty you are required to undertake and the area in which you are required to undertake it, in the 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. Barts Health NHS Trust requires the post-holder to be resident on-call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Senior registrars (ST6-8)There will be two senior registrars on call at night who will be non-resident, and on a 1:5 rota with internal cover . This will allow up to 3-4 operating theatre days per week as well as outpatient clinic sessions and coordinator duties.
Regular weekly educations meeting will be organised and all available trainees are expected to attend. 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 additional duty you are required to undertake and the area in which you are required to undertake it, in the 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. Barts Health NHS Trust requires the post-holder to be resident on-call.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work alone
Desirable
- 1 year ST7 + Experience or equivalent
- Research presented/published
Skills
Essential
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent
- management of medical and surgical problems
Other
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
- Ability to work alone
Desirable
- 1 year ST7 + Experience or equivalent
- Research presented/published
Skills
Essential
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent
- management of medical and surgical problems
Other
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).
