Job summary
This post is for a full-time locum cardiac surgeon on a 6-month appointment, with the potential for renewal.
Applicants who have been acting in a fully independent consultant surgeon role are preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate operational experience in combined surgical procedures and redo surgery.
The postholder will join a cardiothoracic team comprising five cardiac consultants and four substantive thoracic consultant colleagues.
This role will also require job plan flexibility to support service needs, including covering existing workforce gaps and contributing to waiting list reduction across the cardiac surgery service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to attend weekly general cardiac and revascularisation MDTs and provide surgical revascularisation and valve surgery on an elective, urgent and emergency basis also to attend a weekly cardiac outpatients clinic.
The post holder will join on a 1:5 on call rota to cover for cardiac emergencies and provide cardiac surgical support to the Major Trauma Centre at St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust.
A consultant of the week arrangement has been introduced, covering the ward and providing pre/post-operative cover for patients while other consultants are off-site.
The new appointment will have equity within the department with well-defined clinical commitments.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Locum Cardiac Surgeon (six-month appointment)
- Independent experience in combined surgical procedures and redo surgery
- Successful applicant will join on a 1:5 on call rota to cover for cardiac emergencies and provide cardiac surgical support to the Major Trauma Centre at St. Marys Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust. A consultant of the week arrangement has been introduced, covering the wards and providing pre/post-operative cover for patients while other consultants are off-site.
See attached document for full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Locum Cardiac Surgeon (six-month appointment)
- Independent experience in combined surgical procedures and redo surgery
- Successful applicant will join on a 1:5 on call rota to cover for cardiac emergencies and provide cardiac surgical support to the Major Trauma Centre at St. Marys Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust. A consultant of the week arrangement has been introduced, covering the wards and providing pre/post-operative cover for patients while other consultants are off-site.
See attached document for full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- On, or eligible for inclusion on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- GMC Licence to Practise
- Specific Training in Cardiac Surgery
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit of personal operating log
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Peer reviewed publications on general cardiac surgical topics
Essential
- Academic achievements including research/publications
Language
Essential
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent
- On, or eligible for inclusion on, the GMC Specialist Register in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- GMC Licence to Practise
- Specific Training in Cardiac Surgery
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit of personal operating log
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Peer reviewed publications on general cardiac surgical topics
Essential
- Academic achievements including research/publications
Language
Essential
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
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).
