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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locally Employed Doctor ST3+ Level in Cardiothoracic

The closing date is 13 March 2026

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Job summary

Trust Doctor ST3+ Cardiothoracic ST3+ position, 12 months fixed term as a Cardiothoracic RegistrarAn exciting opportunity to take up a post of Trust Grade ST3+ level Doctor is required at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the Directorate of Cardiothoracic SurgeryThe post is based at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre and will offer an invaluable experience with the Cardiothoracic Surgeons who have one of the largest experience in endoscopic heart valve surgery in the UK. You will also be exposed to the full range of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery as you will work with the team responsible for the Cardiothoracic Service for the northern part of the North West Region.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier depending on the volume of applicants we receive.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with Cardiothoracic surgeons and be exposed to pre, intra and post operative management of these patients.

The post holder will be working alongside a team comprising of 10 Consultants, 9 Registrars and 4 ST1/2 Trust Doctors.Applicants must hold full GMC Registration and MRCS or equivalent and have at least 12 months Cardiothoracic experience at ST1/2 level.

For informal visits please contact Mr. David Rose, Interim Head of Department email - mr.rose@nhs.net, tel - 01253 957786.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year PA Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC37-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification.
  • Must hold full registration with the GMC and have MRCS or equivalent.

Training

Desirable

  • Log Book Summary

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years' post-graduate experience, of which at least 1 year is in Cardiothoracic surgery

Research/audit/publications

Essential

  • Evidence in participation in Audit.

Professionalism

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty

Personal skills

Essential

  • Ability to work well as a team member.
  • Possess good organisational skills.
  • Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification.
  • Must hold full registration with the GMC and have MRCS or equivalent.

Training

Desirable

  • Log Book Summary

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 4 years' post-graduate experience, of which at least 1 year is in Cardiothoracic surgery

Research/audit/publications

Essential

  • Evidence in participation in Audit.

Professionalism

Essential

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty

Personal skills

Essential

  • Ability to work well as a team member.
  • Possess good organisational skills.
  • Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim HoD and Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Mr. David Rose

mr.rose@nhs.net

01253957781

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year PA Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-DOC37-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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