Job summary
The
Thoracic department at St James University Hospital is one of the largest in
the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million. It currently services 6
MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and
continues to do so. We currently have 8 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs.
Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32-bed thoracic unit, including a
dedicated 4-bed HDU. The department has a great track record for training and
innovation.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be expected to engage in all aspects of care in the
department. This includes caring for patients both pre- and post-operatively,
attending relevant MDTs, participating in theatre and clinic sessions, being
involved in the on-call rota, and teaching medical students, nurses, and other
allied healthcare professionals.
A
large portion of the responsibilities will relate to the cover of the
inpatients but will include outpatient clinics and surgical theatres as well.
About us
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are
patient-centred, collaborative, fair, accountable and empowered. All actions
and endeavours will be guided and evaluated according to these values. Our
thoracic unit is one of the largest in the UK. We perform more than 300
anatomical lung resections per year, with more than 80% of them done minimally
invasively (VATS or RATS). We have a passion for innovation and a proven track
record for training. The department has established endobronchial and
navigational bronchoscopy services, as well as a robotic program. Our CSU boasts
a passionate, talented team, and successful candidates will be able to access a
wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Thoracic department at St James University Hospital is one of the largest in
the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million and currently services 6 MDTs
across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and
continues to do so. We currently have 6 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs.
Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32-bed thoracic unit, including a
dedicated 4-bed HDU.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Post
holder will be expected to participate in ward rounds, clinics and operating
theatres where appropriate. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform
duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of
the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior
colleagues. A wide range of practical procedures are undertaken in the Trust
which the successfully appointed candidates will have an opportunity to learn.
The post-holder is strongly encouraged to complete regular work-based placed
assessments to document evidence of their personal and professional
development.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post will be available for an initial period of 6 months, extendable to 12. The
post is suitable for any junior surgeon who wishes to develop experience in
Thoracic surgery. There will be a number of research opportunities. The job
will be based on the thoracic surgery ward in St. Jamess University Hospital.
There is a resident registrar as well as a dedicated oncall consultant, who
participates in the ward rounds and provides support.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
It
is expected that the post-holder will have an interest in and active role in
teaching. The Departments are involved in teaching medical staff of all grades
as well as medical students. The post-holder will be expected to participate in
delivery of the weekly junior and middle grade teaching programmes. From time
to time, there may be the requirement to provide clinical training to medical
students and paramedics undertaking attachments to the Department. In the main,
these activities will be delivered concurrently with normal clinical
activities, rather than in addition to these.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job
role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,
mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Thoracic department at St James University Hospital is one of the largest in
the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million and currently services 6 MDTs
across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and
continues to do so. We currently have 6 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs.
Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32-bed thoracic unit, including a
dedicated 4-bed HDU.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please
see Person Specification
DUTIES
OF THE POST
Post
holder will be expected to participate in ward rounds, clinics and operating
theatres where appropriate. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform
duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of
the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior
colleagues. A wide range of practical procedures are undertaken in the Trust
which the successfully appointed candidates will have an opportunity to learn.
The post-holder is strongly encouraged to complete regular work-based placed
assessments to document evidence of their personal and professional
development.
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post will be available for an initial period of 6 months, extendable to 12. The
post is suitable for any junior surgeon who wishes to develop experience in
Thoracic surgery. There will be a number of research opportunities. The job
will be based on the thoracic surgery ward in St. Jamess University Hospital.
There is a resident registrar as well as a dedicated oncall consultant, who
participates in the ward rounds and provides support.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
It
is expected that the post-holder will have an interest in and active role in
teaching. The Departments are involved in teaching medical staff of all grades
as well as medical students. The post-holder will be expected to participate in
delivery of the weekly junior and middle grade teaching programmes. From time
to time, there may be the requirement to provide clinical training to medical
students and paramedics undertaking attachments to the Department. In the main,
these activities will be delivered concurrently with normal clinical
activities, rather than in addition to these.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
The
beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job
role. Emphasis should be on the
requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus,
mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Surgery specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of FY2 competencies in Medicine and Thoracic Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to work effectively with others
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
- never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Surgery specialty
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of FY2 competencies in Medicine and Thoracic Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people Demonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
- Capacity to work effectively with others
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
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).
