Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Applications are opened for the position of Senior Fellow in Thoracic Surgery. It is an opportunity for an immersive experience for senior trainee in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. The appointment is for 12 months.
You will be working alongside six Consultant Thoracic Surgeons, four Surgical registrars / Fellows supported by nurse case managers, advanced nurse practitioner and nurse specialist. Southampton General Hospital performs over 1400 thoracic procedures per annum. There are nine full day operating lists over six days per week with access to different robotic systems, hybrid and emergency theatres. UHS is the fourth largest lung cancer surgical unit in the UK and has one of the highest proportion of lung cancer resection performed minimal invasively in Britain. The department has a 20 beds dedicated ward with access to level II and III care.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
The fellow will be given the opportunity to develop independent practice while working alongside consultant surgeons in preparation for consultant practice.
The fellow will work at a senior trainee (ST6-ST8) or post CCT level with a work schedule including independent operating lists (with covering consultant), running lung cancer multidisciplinary team meetings, outpatient clinics and overseeing care of inpatients.
The fellow will also undertake 1:5 non-resident on call for thoracic surgery emergencies again with consultant cover.
The fellow can expect to supervise and train junior staff including NTNs, trust appointed doctors, senior house officers and allied health professionals within the Thoracic surgery team.
The fellow will also be exposed to evolving technologies in thoracic surgery including image-guided procedures and robotics.
There are ample opportunities to develop research, management and teaching experience within the role.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Full GMC Registration with MRCS or equivalent
12 months in Thoracic surgery at specialist registrar level
Experienced in VATS
Perform pleural procedures independently
Competent peri-operative care of thoracic emergencies
Experience in the thoracic outpatient and MDT environment
It is desirable if you able to perform VATS anatomical lung resection independently
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 18 July 2024
Job Reference: MT1205-MEDICAL- This vacancy closes on or before:14 July 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCS or equivalent or Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist registration
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- 12 months in Thoracic surgery at specialist registrar level
Desirable
- Ability to perform simple major cases with supervisor unscrubbed
- Experience in treatment of chest wall trauma
- Competent peri-operative care of common thoracic emergencies
- Experience in the thoracic outpatient and MDT environment
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence of engagement in teaching, research and management
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Desirable
- Formal teacher training, higher research degree, management role
Living the Trust Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD