SPECIALITY DOCTOR (ST3 - ST6 EQUIVALENT) IN ADULT CARDIAC SURGERY

Overview

Post:

Speciality Doctor (ST3 - ST6 Equivalent) in Adult Cardiac SurgeryAppointment:

Fixed Time (6-month fixed term with opportunity to extend, subject to appraisal)Responsible To:

Clinical Lead in Cardiac Surgery - Mr Kamran Baig; Educational Lead in Cardiac Surgery - Mr Gianluca LuccheseAccountable To:

Clinical Director - Dr Gerald Carr-White and Dr Rachel BastiaenenEmploying Authority:

Guy\''s and St Thomas\'' NHS Foundation TrustLocation:

St. Thomas\'' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH. The post may require working at other locations owned or served by the Trust as needed.Main duties

The post will be based at St. Thomas\'' Hospital and will involve providing clinical services for cardiac surgery patients in support of consultant surgeons. Duties include training and mentoring less experienced colleagues and other staff, participation in clinical audit and clinical research projects. Clinical areas covered will mainly include theatres, wards, ICU/step-down units and outpatients. The post holder will participate in activities aimed at ensuring a high standard of patient care and will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.About us

Guy\''s and St Thomas\'' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK\''s best-known hospitals and associated services, with a history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. The group provides specialist care across heart and lung, cancer and renal services, and other local hospital and community services. Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined in 2021 and form a major heart and lung centre within the Trust. The Trust engages in partnerships to deliver centres of excellence in cardiovascular and respiratory care.Details

Date posted:

05 September 2025Pay scheme:

Hospital medical and dental staffGrade:

Doctor - otherSalary:

£65,048 per year (pro rata for part-time) excluding London weightingContract:

Fixed termDuration:

6 monthsWorking pattern:

Full-timeReference number:

196-MED4939Job locations:

St Thomas\'' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EHJob responsibilities

Clinical:The post-holder, with colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of Cardiac Surgery services to the Guy\''s and St Thomas\'' NHS Foundation Trust, including diagnosis and treatment of patients in hospitals, health centres or clinics as required.Continuing clinical responsibility for patients in your charge, with appropriate delegation and training of staff.Training of junior staff:The post-holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to them in agreement with their supervising consultant.Teaching:The post-holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as appropriate.Clinical Governance:All medical staff are expected to participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, guideline and protocol development, and risk management, with evidence of contribution and audit for appraisal.Other responsibilities:Mutual obligation to monitor hours in line with local and national guidance.Adherence to New Deal and European Working Time Directive guidelines.Educational Programme: participate in educational activities and be assigned a professional development mentor.Appraisal: all medical staff are required to undertake appraisal.Other duties as required to support the post purpose and Trust needs.Person Specification

Professional QualificationsEssential: Full GMC Registration and Licence to PractiseEssential: MRCS or equivalentDesirable: Higher degreeClinical ExperienceEssential: Approximately two years full-time clinical experience in cardiothoracic surgery including pre- and post-operative careEssential: Experience as first assistant in cardiac surgeryDesirable: Sub-specialty coursesKnowledge and SkillsEssential: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary teamEssential: Competent IT userEssential: Good communication skillsDesirable: Attendance at courses and seminarsResearchEssential: Understanding of clinical research principlesDesirable: Experience of clinical researchTeachingEssential: Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate trainingDesirable: Teaching trainingManagementEssential: Understanding of clinical managementDesirable: Management training; involvement in development of clinical servicesOtherEssential: Adherence to Good Medical Practice as per GMC; contribution to clinical audit and risk managementDesirable: Experience in clinical guideline development; appraisal trainingOther information

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