Job summary
The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers individualised patient care across the full spectrum of general thoracic surgical practice, serving a large population with dedicated clinics in Leicester, Burton, Kettering, Northampton and Peterborough. Our surgeons contribute as core members of the Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Lung Volume Reduction, Sarcoma and Neuroendocrine Tumour multidisciplinary team meetings. There are eight operating lists per week, at Glenfield Hospital. Patients are cared for postoperatively in a dedicated thoracic surgical unit, including a specialist high dependency care.
We are one of the leading UK centres for the surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma and emphysema, with an extensive lung cancer and general thoracic practice. The Unit boasts an international reputation for research across these areas.
The Unit has a strong training ethos and seeks to support motivated trainees to develop their clinical, surgical and academic skills through this post. We also offer a brief rotation toall fourth-year Medical Students at the University of Leicester to allow exposure to thoracic surgery. There are also a variety of well-established student selected components offered to local third- and fifth-year students, and popular elective opportunities for overseas students.
Main duties of the job
This Senior Clinical Fellow is at Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 6 months' duration (from February 2025) with the possibility of extension, working in Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital.
You will work as an integral member of a dynamic team - with opportunity to contribute to the full spectrum of the patient pathway, including perioperative care, outpatient clinics (some at peripheral hospitals), multidisciplinary team meetings, and operating lists; and covering a 1 in 7 non-resident on-call rota.
The successful candidate will be supported to meet their own professional-development commensurate to their experience ad career targets, alongside service needs.
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
This Senior Clinical Fellow is at Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 6 months duration (from February 2025) with the possibility of extension, working in Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital.
You will work as an integral member of a dynamic team with opportunity to contribute to the full spectrum of the patient pathway, including perioperative care, outpatient clinics (some at peripheral hospitals), multidisciplinary team meetings, and operating lists; and covering a 1 in 7 non-resident on-call rota.
The successful candidate will be supported to meet their own professional-development commensurate to their experience ad career targets, alongside service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Senior Clinical Fellow is at Specialist Registrar (ST3+) Level is of 6 months duration (from February 2025) with the possibility of extension, working in Thoracic Surgery at Glenfield Hospital.
You will work as an integral member of a dynamic team with opportunity to contribute to the full spectrum of the patient pathway, including perioperative care, outpatient clinics (some at peripheral hospitals), multidisciplinary team meetings, and operating lists; and covering a 1 in 7 non-resident on-call rota.
The successful candidate will be supported to meet their own professional-development commensurate to their experience ad career targets, alongside service needs.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- IELTS score greater than 7.5.
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualifications or higher degrees.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2-years postgraduate surgical experience, with 1-year of cardiothoracic surgery.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Registrar level in Thoracic Surgery.
- Operative experience (supervised) in cardiothoracic surgery.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, and carers.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, and to delegate appropriately.
Teaching
Essential
- Able to teach and support junior colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience and enthusiasm for teaching; including at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Audit & Research
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
- An understanding of research principles and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Practical experience of participation in clinical audit or research projects.
- Presentations or publications resulting from original work.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or similar courses.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- IELTS score greater than 7.5.
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualifications or higher degrees.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2-years postgraduate surgical experience, with 1-year of cardiothoracic surgery.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Registrar level in Thoracic Surgery.
- Operative experience (supervised) in cardiothoracic surgery.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, and carers.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team, and to delegate appropriately.
Teaching
Essential
- Able to teach and support junior colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience and enthusiasm for teaching; including at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Audit & Research
Essential
- An understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
- An understanding of research principles and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Practical experience of participation in clinical audit or research projects.
- Presentations or publications resulting from original work.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or similar courses.
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).
