Job overview
We are looking for dynamic forward thinking cardiothoracic anaesthetists to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, committed team to provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year.
Main duties of the job
Our varied caseload includes minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery, major aortic work, an established TAVI programme, VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages.
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care.
Clinical/on-call responsibilities
To provide clinical services in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests.
The clinical role will be divided up into anaesthesia for cardiac and thoracic theatres, the catheter laboratory, pre-assessment in both ward and clinic environments and critical care on the cardiothoracic critical care unit.
To take part in the consultant on-call rota for nights and weekends.
Cover for periods of colleague absence due to annual leave and other authorised undertakings
Provide professional supervision and management of trainees, clinical fellows and advanced critical care practitioners (ACCPs).
Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at Audit, Governance, Consultant/Directorate and Centre meetings.
Take part in annual appraisal, revalidation and job plans as conducted by the clinical director.
Active involvement in audit and service improvement projects.
Active participation in the teaching of trainee doctors, ACCPs and undergraduates.
Working for our organisation
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
1. Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
2. FRCA or equivalent Diploma
3. CCT (or equivalent)) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview. (Equivalence must be confirmed with GMC by date of interview).
4. Minimum of 7 years experience in anaesthesia
5. Evidence of compliance with standards of Good Medical Practice
Desirable criteria
6. Qualification (European, British or American) in Transoesophageal echo (TOE)
7. Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Medicine
8. Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Ultrasound
9. Post-Graduate Prizes
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
10. Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care at advanced trainee, post-CCT, fellow or Consultant level at the time of appointment.
11. ALS and CALS provider
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of anaesthesia for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, major aortic surgery and robotic thoracic surgery
13. Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
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Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.