Job summary
We are currently seeking to appoint a LAS ST3+ Doctor to work within our Cardiothoracic Department due to a vacancy on the NHS England training programme. The appointment is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 12 months. Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3+.
Main duties of the job
These post sit within the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Directorate.
Cardiac Services are managed by the Cardiac Directorate Team, which is part of the South Yorkshire Regional Services Grouping. Tertiary Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Services for the North Trent population of 1.8 million are located within the South Yorkshire Cardiothoracic Centre, Chesterman Wing, Northern General Hospital.. The Cardiologists at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals work closely with colleagues in the referring District General Hospitals (Barnsley District Hospital, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire District Hospital, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals, Rotherham District Hospital) in a well established North Trent Network of Cardiac Care.
Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery services have been housed within the purpose built Chesterman Wing at the Northern General Hospital since April 1997. The facilities consist of:
- 4 dedicated operating theatres
- 18 bedded Cardiac Intensive Care and Extended Theatre Recovery Unit
- 54 Cardiothoracic Surgery Beds (including 6 HDU beds)
- Dedicated Outpatient Department
- Dedicated Admission and Pre Admission Lounge
The clinical director for Cardio-thoracic service is Professor Nigel Wheeldon, Consultant Cardiologist and Honorary Professor of Inherited Cardiac Conditions
About us
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates have the opportunity to extend their experience in cardio-thoracic surgery, with the possibility to develop a sub-specialty interest in thoracic, mitral or aortic surgery.
They will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, be involved in operating sessions, wards, ITU, OPD, MDT and research projects. The candidate will take part to the resident on-call rota for cardio-thoracic.
The appointee will spend 12 months at the Trust in order to undertake Cardiothoracic Surgery and research work. There is flexibility in this arrangement in order meet the educational requirements of the Fellow.
The Fellow will also participate in outpatient clinics and thoracic MDTs where she/he will have the opportunity to engage with the multi-disciplinary teams of different hospitals.
They will be expected to work alongside the Cardiothoracic on-call team in order to develop knowledge and skills in managing perioperative patients and to lead ward rounds after settling with the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCS (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate/Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Clinical experience
Essential
- Successful completion of Core Surgical training programme (or equivalent) or work as a fixed term specialty trainee in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Experience as first assistant for cardio and thoracic procedures
Desirable
- Experience as first operator for cardio-thoracic procedures
- 3 year's work in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern General Hospital
Herries Road
Sheffield
S5 7AU