Overview
You will be working in a team to care for patients requiring cardiothoracic surgery and procedures from a wide and densely populated geographical area on the South Coast of England. The service is 24 hours per day and consultant led. The cardiac intensive care is a 16-bedded ITU with all aspects of cardiac support available. However, UHS is not a cardiac transplant or ECMO centre, so there will be limited exposure to ventricular assist devices and ECMO (5-10 adult cardiac ECMO per year on average). The unit is well staffed allowing for excellent teaching opportunities and the ability to develop team working skills within a multidisciplinary team. You will work in a team of 11 senior clinical fellows and 1 ACCP alongside 4 UK anaesthesia residents, 5 specialty doctors, 1 specialist doctor, 17 consultants in cardiac anaesthesia and ITU, thoracic anaesthesia consultants and allied health care staff. You will also be encouraged to actively participate in the teaching, quality improvement and research programmes running within the department.
Responsibilities
1. Work in a multidisciplinary team in the cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care department to care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and cardiology procedures in one of the busiest cardiac centres in the UK.
2. Gain experience by working with full consultant support in one of 4-5 cardiac theatres, 1 thoracic theatre, 1-2 cardiology labs (including hybrid for TAVI and MTEER procedures and complex electrophysiology) and the 16-bedded cardiac intensive care unit. Potential exposure to congenital heart disease (paediatric and adult).
3. Undertake a competency-based fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care in a well established training programme.
4. Participate in the formal consultant-led weekly teaching in cardiac anaesthesia, ITU and transoesophageal echocardiography with extensive support and training given to those undertaking TOE accreditation.
Equality, Employment and Living in the Area
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
This is a full-time position for a candidate wishing to develop skills in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiac intensive care. UHS has a long-established, successful competency-based training programme. It is one of the busiest NHS cardiothoracic centres with excellent patient outcomes for both acquired and congenital heart disease. Full training in transoesophageal is available. 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.
Salary and Eligibility
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 £65,048
* Basic Salary - MT05 £73,992
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills.
Qualifications and Requirements
1. Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
2. Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
3. A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
4. 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 Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
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