Job summary
THORACIC SURGERY FY2/CT
This is an exciting opportunity to consolidate clinical skills in a centre with a strong track record and an excellent training reputation.We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated trainee seeking a long-term surgical career, and particularly cardiothoracic surgery.
The post is intended for trainees to gain additional clinical experience prior to embarking on a training post in thoracic or cardiothoracic surgery, or who wish to spend a period out of programme in an alternative training environment.
This post will be for a period of 8 months, on a fixed-term basis, from December 2023 until August 2024.
Please note that this vacancy will be closed once we reach a specific number of applicants. Also, applicants MUST send their CV as soon as they have submitted their application.
Please send CV to fatima.layoonu@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to provide senior-house level care for the inpatients on the Thoracic Surgery Unit at the Glenfield Hospital in conjunction with an excellent team of doctors and allied health professionals. You will also cover outpatient services, delivered at the same site. The role benefits from both direct and indirect supervision from registrar and consultant colleagues, with ample opportunity for learning.
This post is for weekday daytime hours only, with no scheduled weekend or out-of-hours on-call commitments.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department; The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department; The link to the Trusts policies and procedures is: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration (current or eligible for)
Desirable
- MD or PhD in a relevant subject.
- MRCS or applicant's national equivalent.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of a multidisiciplinary team.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent application Clear, fluent written presentation. Clear, fluent verbal presentation
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration (current or eligible for)
Desirable
- MD or PhD in a relevant subject.
- MRCS or applicant's national equivalent.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Commitment to an understanding of the principles of audit. An understanding of and commitment to research and evidence based practice.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of a multidisiciplinary team.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent application Clear, fluent written presentation. Clear, fluent verbal presentation
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).
