Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
Posts are available from January 2026 for 12 months in the first instance.
The cardiothoracic department caseload in this tertiary referral centre consists of approximately 1200 adult cardiothoracic cases per year, including but not limited to, conventional cardiac surgery, MICS, thoracic surgery, heart & lung transplantation, aortic surgery, mechanical circulatory support implantation such as VAD & Impella , cardiology cases, and adult congenital. There is a well-developed thoracic surgery including VATS & RATS, and cardiopulmonary transplantation programme. We do 30-35 ECMO cases per year, mainly VA ECMO. We provide critical care support to our tertiary cardiology services which include primary PCI, heart failure, TAVI, TEER, TTVR, and advanced life support or in hospital ECPR. Transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography is widely used and taught. There is ample opportunity for clinical research and audit.
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for those candidates who wish to take time out of their training programme or who are already accredited and wish to further training and experience in or cardiothoracic intensive care. It would suit and can be tailored to the needs of applicants from various disciplines such as Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, General Anaesthesia, Critical Care, and Cardiology.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based in our Cardiothoracic anaesthesia theatres and Cardiac Intensive Care unit (CICU). The CICU has twenty-one level three beds (six isolation cubicles) and seven level two beds in an adjoining area. CICU duties are based in these areas but extend to support deteriorating patients on the wards, support for cardiology emergencies and accompanying patients during transport to other centres.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based in our Cardiothoracic anaesthesia theatres and Cardiac Intensive Care unit (CICU). The CICU has twenty-one level three beds (six isolation cubicles) and seven level two beds in an adjoining area. CICU duties are based in these areas but extend to support deteriorating patients on the wards, support for cardiology emergencies and accompanying patients during transport to other centres.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- Working towards FFICM, FRCA, MRCP or similar
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, CcrISP, EDIC, FFICM).
- TOE certification.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies and ongoing management in critical care.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Neat, legible writing of notes/charts.
- Computer skills.
- Experience in Echocardiography
- Previous NHS Experience.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- In 4th year or equivalent of SpR training.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students, foundation year 1 doctors, nursing or allied health professional staff
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
- Postgraduate diploma in medical education
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Current Good Clinical Practice certification
- Active in research
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- Working towards FFICM, FRCA, MRCP or similar
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, CcrISP, EDIC, FFICM).
- TOE certification.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history and examination skills.
- Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Able to manage common medical emergencies and ongoing management in critical care.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Neat, legible writing of notes/charts.
- Computer skills.
- Experience in Echocardiography
- Previous NHS Experience.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- In 4th year or equivalent of SpR training.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students, foundation year 1 doctors, nursing or allied health professional staff
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
- Postgraduate diploma in medical education
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Current Good Clinical Practice certification
- Active in research
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).
