Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; Presencial; GBP 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon to join the Lancashire Cardiac Centre at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. The appointee will join a team of 10 Consultant Cardiac, Thoracic and Cardiothoracic colleagues and participate in a 1:6 cardiac on-call rota, with a specific 1:4 aortic on-call rota in place.

The post supports and enhances plans for a Surgeon of the Day to improve availability and cross-speciality dialogue, working with Cardiology and

Responsabilidades

• Perform cardiac and thoracic surgery as part of a multi-professional team at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre.
• Participate in a 1:6 cardiac on-call rota at Victoria Hospital and work towards joining the specific aortic on-call rota (1:4).
• Contribute to in-house urgent cases and waiting list improvements, alongside Cardiology and Interventional Radiology colleagues.

Descripción del empleo

Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are advertising an exciting opportunity for a Cardiac surgeon here at Lancashire Cardiac Centre; working across the geographical areas covered by the Regional Cardiac Centre.The appointee will join 10 Consultant Cardiac, Thoracic and Cardiothoracic colleagues and will participate in a 1:6 cardiac on call rota at Victoria Hospital. A specific aortic on-call rota 1:4 is in place and the successful candidate will work towards joining this rota.

The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

This post would support and enhance the departments plans to introduce a Surgeon of the Day to improve availability, lines of communication and cross speciality dialogue working closely with Cardiology and other specialists such as Interventional Radiologists. The department is currently working hard to meet demands and national targets for in house revascularisation. Additionally the post holder will contribute to both in house urgent cases and waiting list improvements.

The commitment for the post will be as follows. If there is any change between production of this job description and advertisement/appointment, candidates will be informed.

*Indicative job plan*

Direct Clinical Care:

Operating Theatre 4.5

OPD 1.0

On call Predictable: 1.0

Ward rounds & MDT 1.0

Admin 0.5

Total 8.5 PA’s

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents –it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust