Overview
This position is being offered as support for colleagues on a fixed-term basis. The post will be for twelve months, with the possibility of extension subsequently depending upon the needs of the service.
The job is intended to be a full time (11.75 PA) post in general cardiac surgery at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Whilst no particular surgical specifics are stipulated, the potential for sub-specialty development in line with future advances and requirements of the Trust will be strongly supported.
Main duties of the job
The following work pattern should be regarded as provisional; the exact weekly timetable undertaken by the appointee will depend on operational issues within the Trust. The appointee is expected to work flexibly.
* Name: Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
* Division: Surgery
* Number of programmed activities: 11.75 PA
* Typical activities and scheduling: Ward rounds, MDTs, admin/ward rounds, theatres, and on-call commitments as described in the draft job plan
* On-call: 1 in 8 with category B frequency payment (1 PA)
Total PA's: 11.75 PA
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, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out 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 we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This 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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Job responsibilities
This position is being offered as support for colleagues on a fixed-term basis. The post will be for twelve months, with the possibility of extension subsequently depending upon the needs of the service.
The job is intended to be a full time (11.75 PA) post in general cardiac surgery at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Whilst no particular surgical specifics are stipulated, the potential for sub-specialty development in line with future advances and requirements of the Trust will be strongly supported.
The draft job plan is outlined under the terms and conditions section. On-call for Cardiac Surgery is a 1 in 10 rota with a category B frequency payment.
The successful candidate will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation in line with other consultants in the unit.
There is a significant commitment to research and audit and a training commitment to the SpRs.
The trust supports the annual appraisal process and routine GMC revalidation for all consultants and all consultants undergo an annual job plan. The appointee will be expected to work flexibly based on the needs of the Surgical Division and the Trust. The workload will be driven by the job planning process and be reviewed and changed appropriate to the requirements of the Trust by the Surgical Clinical Lead with the Divisional Head of Operations with ratification by the Medical Director. It should be noted that full mentorship / preceptorship will be provided to the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* GMC Specialist Register
* CCT or CESR, or within 6 months of achievement
Experience
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Cardiothoracic Surgery
* Ability to offer expert opinion on a range of problems in cardiac for emergency and elective situations
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
* Experience of teaching at postgraduate level
* Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
* A willingness to develop clinical skills and lead innovation in line with future cardiac surgical unit advances
* Experience of supervising SPRs
Attributes
* Ability to work in a team and engage in innovation
* Enquiring, critical approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
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.
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