Job summary
This is a 12 month fixed-term senior registrar post at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the care of patients on the Ward and Out PatientsDepartment including undertaking pre-operative assessments andpreparation of patients to undergo cardiac/thoracic surgery, continuing responsibilities for post-operative critical care of the patients on both ward and critical care areas.
Be competent to operate as a Surgeon and assist and perform cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons.
Providing training/supervision to junior staff and Surgical Care Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners
Partaking in the middle grade on call rota, band 1A/1B with prospective cover to include resident critical care cover, covering surgical emergencies, out of hours post-operative care and liaising with on call consultants regarding referrals
Maintain professional standards and obligations by ensuring the accurate,careful and timely recording of clinical data, both written and electronic, asoutlined in the Principles of Good Medical Practice described by GMC
To attend the regular surgical conference and audit meetings and the localteaching programmes.
Ensuring effective communication with junior and senior medical colleagues, nursing staff and other hospital staff.
Have excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and carers
Be flexible and cooperate with reasonable requests from the Admin SR tocover for colleague's absence where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work alongside and at the same level as the other ST3-ST8 level training doctors, who are linked to the Surgical Training Programme and there is a modular training programme in place.
The on-call commitments include a hospital at night cover which includes supporting Tier 1 Doctors (F2 & CST Grades) covering a 1:17 full shift rota, the Surgical Registrar rota has a 1:8 /1:9 full shift rota in place, with prospective cover (band 1A/1B) which incorporates one Registrar covering the Wards between 20.00hrs and 08.30hrs (night-time) and 08.00 hrs and 20.30 hrs each day. He/she is supported by a Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesia.
The Senior/Junior Surgical rota is compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCS or MRCS/AFRCS
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years basic surgical training
- 1 year cardiothoracic surgery at SHO level or higher
- Expertise in and significant experience of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Intensive Care and high dependency patient management at senior ST3+ level
- Evidence of competence and significant experience of appropriate independent decision making out of hours
Desirable
- Experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery at ST or SpR level
- Cardiothoracic Post-operative Critical Care Experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform basic procedures i.e. chest drain insertion, perform minor operative procedures
- An understanding of the principles of audit
- Ability to organise junior staff
Desirable
- Post-operative management
- Previous experience and publications
- Attendance at a management course
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool
L14 3PE