Job summary
A full-time post as Specialist Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery is available at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The Cardiothoracic unit provides a service which covers all aspects of adult Cardiothoracic Surgery (on and off pump CABG, aortic and mitral valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, extended lung resection, VATS, stents and thymectomies), excluding Transplantation and Oesophageal Surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in the service's inpatient and outpatient activities. In general this will involve two or more days per week in theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment.
The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will participate in the services inpatient and outpatient activities. In general this will involve two or more days per week in theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment.
The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will participate in the services inpatient and outpatient activities. In general this will involve two or more days per week in theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment.
The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communications with patients, relatives, and colleagues
- At least 12 months' experience in cardiothoracic surgery
Desirable
- Interest in clinical research with publications
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, and professional skills to undertake effectively the role
- Good spoken and written English
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communications with patients, relatives, and colleagues
- At least 12 months' experience in cardiothoracic surgery
Desirable
- Interest in clinical research with publications
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, and professional skills to undertake effectively the role
- Good spoken and written English
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
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).
