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Senior fellow in cardiothoracic surgery

Middlesbrough
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Posted: 13 October
Offer description

Job overview

The appointment will be a Trust Appointment designated as Clinical Fellow for a period of 6 months and subject to a successful appraisal will be renewable for a further 6 months.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate closely in all activities within the Directorate of Cardiothoracic surgery being directly accountable to the consultant staff. Roles will include participation in the pre-, intra- and post-operative management of patients under consultant supervision. In addition, active participation in the academic program is seen as an important opportunity for personal development. Audit and service evaluation projects will be expected to be undertaken.

Assistance in theatre with consultant supervised operative training appropriate to level of experience.

To provide assistance to both consultant anaesthetists and surgeons in the post-operative management of patients.

To participate in both the pre and post-operative management of patients on the wards under the direction of the appropriate Consultant Surgeon.

The successful candidate will participate in the academic program, assisting both with presentations within the division as well as contributing to training initiatives across the division. Time will be allowed to pursue individual research or training initiatives.

Working for our organisation

The successful candidates will participate in the same rota as the eight other higher surgical trainees (national and non-national), and enjoy similar training opportunities. The unit undertakes over 1100 cardiac operations and more than 700 thoracic operations per year. The unit specialises in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery, including robotic-assisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details regarding roles, responsibilities and criteria for the post, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This vacancy may close once sufficient applications have been received.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1. Basic Surgical Training
2. MRCS or equivalent
3. GMC registration

Desirable criteria

4. Higher degree

Experience

Essential criteria

5. Broad experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery

Audit

Essential criteria

6. Experience in Clinical Audit preparation

Research and Academic Skills

Essential criteria

7. Demonstrable computer skills to further data collection and processing

Desirable criteria

8. Proven experience in publication and presentations at National Meetings

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

9. Demonstrable ability to relate well to patients and colleagues

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.

We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (

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.

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