Job summary
The appointment will be a Trust Appointment designated as Clinical Fellow for a period of 6 months and subject to a successful appraisal will be renewable for a further 6 months.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate closely in all activities within the Directorate of Cardiothoracic surgery being directly accountable to the consultant staff. Roles will include participation in the pre-, intra- and post-operative management of patients under consultant supervision. In addition, active participation in the academic program is seen as an important opportunity for personal development. Audit and service evaluation projects will be expected to be undertaken.
Assistance in theatre with consultant supervised operative training appropriate to level of experience.
To provide assistance to both consultant anaesthetists and surgeons in the post-operative management of patients.
To participate in both the pre and post-operative management of patients on the wards under the direction of the appropriate Consultant Surgeon.
The successful candidate will participate in the academic program, assisting both with presentations within the division as well as contributing to training initiatives across the division. Time will be allowed to pursue individual research or training initiatives.
About us
The successful candidates will participate in the same rota as the eight other higher surgical trainees (national and non-national), and enjoy similar training opportunities. The unit undertakes over 1100 cardiac operations and more than 700 thoracic operations per year. The unit specialises in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery, including robotic-assisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding roles, responsibilities and criteria for the post, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding roles, responsibilities and criteria for the post, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Surgical Training
- MRCS or equivalent
- GMC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery
Audit
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Audit preparation
Research and Academic Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable computer skills to further data collection and processing
Desirable
- Proven experience in publication and presentations at National Meetings
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to relate well to patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Surgical Training
- MRCS or equivalent
- GMC registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery
Audit
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Audit preparation
Research and Academic Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable computer skills to further data collection and processing
Desirable
- Proven experience in publication and presentations at National Meetings
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to relate well to patients and colleagues
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).
