Trust Doctor in Thoracic Surgery

Job responsibilities

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is based at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7 million. In addition to treating patients in Leeds, the provision of gynaecological cancer surgery for patients from York, Harrogate, Calderdale, Mid-Yorkshire and Bradford is centralised at St Jamess Hospital. 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-bedded thoracic ward, including a dedicated 4-bedded HDU.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Please see the person specification.

DUTIES OF THE POST

This is a full-time post. Candidates will be expected to engage in all aspects of the post; this includes the care of patients both pre- and post-operatively, attending relevant MDTs, attending theatre and clinic sessions, being involved in the on-call rota and teaching of medical students.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The post holder will be required to undertake 10 sessions to support the needs of the service and provide flexibility to cover during times of leave. During the week, the trust doctor will lead ward rounds and attend theatre lists and clinics at least weekly. There will also be opportunities to undertake audits and research in a dedicated session, contributing to the portfolio of the department.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

Opportunities exist for participating in research within the department as well as an ongoing teaching programme. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in the departmental audit meetings.

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.

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
• 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
• 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

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
• 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
• Significant recent experience in Thoracic Surgery
• Applicants with no prior experience in thoracic Surgery will not be considered for the post
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in Medicine and Thoracic Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
• At least 4 years experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Hold a Full current registration with a licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of application.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• 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

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).