Job summary
This post is primarily intended for resident doctors in Thoracic Surgery who have completed Core Training (or equivalent) and are either working towards a UK national training grade post in Thoracic or towards a CESR/FRCS application. The post does not carry SAC or college approval for training but we are a recognised training centre with an active commitment to train all resident grade doctors. It is essential that the candidate has passed the intercollegiate MRCS, or is able to demonstrate equivalent competencies, and has a minimum of cardiothoracic experience of 12 months as an SHO/Core trainee grade.
Main duties of the job
Emergency (non-elective)
The successful candidate will be part of a 1 in 6 registrar on call rota. The successful candidate will be expected to act as a competent member of the on call team. This includes professional communication with colleagues and the team and organisation/provision of initial patient care.
Elective
The successful candidate will principally work one on one with a consultant but may be required to cover other duties to ensure all elective and emergency service provision by the department. Successful candidates will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly timetable within City campus site.
The successful candidate will be required to know the patients that are under the care of the thoracic team and help with the running of the Department.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted: 24 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year Per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 164-7476184
Job locations: Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, NG5 1PB
Job description
Job responsibilities: Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Training
* Must hold or be eligible for Full Registration with the General Medical Council and license to practice
* BMBS or equivalent
* MRCS
Desirable
* Evidence of recent career progression towards UK specialist training or specialist registration by CESR
Experience
Essential
* Minimum 1 year of Core training in Surgical specialties including Six months experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Desirable
* Experience in Thoracic Surgery or 6 months at registrar level
* Signed off and competent to independently insert chest drains.
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.
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, 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: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address: Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, NG5 1PB
Employer's website: nuh.nhs.uk
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