Job Summary
Cardiac surgical procedures undertaken at LHCH range from more routine cardiac surgical operations including CABG and valve surgeries to complex aortovascular and ACHD surgery. We anaesthetise patients undergoing interventional cardiology procedures including TAVI, other structural procedures including for ACHD and electrophysiological procedures. Individual fellowships will be planned according to the level of experience of the candidate. Appointed clinical fellows can expect to gain experience in elective management of patients with coronary artery and valvular heart disease presenting for on and off pump cardiac surgery, those requiring major aortic and aortovascular surgery and adult congenital heart disease surgery. Basic training in transoesophageal echocardiography will also be offered, and the trainee will be supported and encouraged to accredit with the British Society of Echocardiography. Clinical Fellows in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia will gain experience in the elective management of patients presenting for thoracic surgical procedures via thoracotomy, video-assisted thoracoscopy and robotically. There will be opportunities to gain experience of managing patients undergoing procedures involving a shared airway, including rigid bronchoscopy for management of benign and malignant disease. Training in performance of regional anaesthetic techniques for the chest wall will also be provided.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will initially undertake clinical work in the theatre and critical care setting, supervised by the consultant staff of the department in proportion to their experience and the complexity of the procedures, in a similar manner to rotating specialty trainees. Additionally, candidates will be expected to initially form part of our current resident on-call rota, providing out of hours cover within critical care and across the wider hospital including the catheter lab. Progress will be monitored with support of the educational supervisor and departmental leads, and it is expected that increasing independence will be gained in management of patients presenting for elective surgery and that on call and service provision duties will then also be reviewed in line with this.
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, and respiratory medicine in the hospital and 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 receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Our reputation for strong performance 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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Details
Date posted: 03 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 410-CLIN-7813769
Job locations: Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, L14 3PE
Job Description
Job responsibilities: Peri-operative management of patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, aortic and cardiology procedures including pre-operative assessment and post-operative management in the critical care. Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications: MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
* Final FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
* FFICM or equivalent
* UK Resus Council ALS Course
* Completion of e-Learning for Health induction for international doctors, if applicable
Registration
* Be eligible for full registration with and hold a current license to practice from the GMC from the intended start date
* Be eligible to work in the UK
* Is up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs
Experience
* 4 years in Anaesthesia
* Experience of cardiothoracic anaesthesia - at least 6 months
* Experience of Intensive Care Medicine - at least 3 months
* TOE/TTE experience, supported by evidence which must include attendance at a TOE training course or equivalent
Teaching, audit and clinical governance
* Willingness to participate in the education of junior colleagues and other team members
Management Ability
* Willingness to participate in managerial activity
Values and Behaviours
* Evidence of ability to work as part of a team, particularly in stressful situations
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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. 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.
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