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Locally Employed Doctor ST3+ Level in Cardiothoracic
The closing date is 13 March 2026
Trust Doctor ST3+ Cardiothoracic ST3+ position, 12 months fixed term as a Cardiothoracic Registrar. An exciting opportunity to take up a post of Trust Grade ST3+ level Doctor is required at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the Directorate of Cardiothoracic. The 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.
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.
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
* Primary medical qualification.
* Must hold full registration with the GMC and have MRCS or equivalent.
Training
Experience
* Minimum of 4 years' post‑graduate experience, of which at least 1 year is in Cardiothoracic surgery
Research/audit/publications
* Evidence in participation in Audit.
Professionalism
* Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty
Personal skills
* 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.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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