Locum Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant Cardiac Surgeon to join their team at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre. The role involves working on a 1:6 on call rota and requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as minimum 6 months of Cardiothoracic experience. Ideal candidates should have an interest in aortic procedures. Competitive remuneration applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months Cardiothoracic experience is required.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1:6 cardiac on call rota.
• Join a team of Consultant Cardiac, Thoracic and Cardiothoracic colleagues.
• Contribute to service development and manage change in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective teaching skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team

Leadership skills

Computer and IT skills

Interest in minimal access cardiac surgery

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Job description

Locum Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Go back Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This post is for a Locum Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, working across the geographical areas covered by the Regional Cardiac Centre. The appointee will join a team making up 11 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 under consideration and the successful candidate will take part in this rota.

An interest in specialist aortic work would be desirable.

The successful candidate will join a multi-professional team based at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Blackpool Victoria Hospital and be employed by the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

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.

• 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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Person Specification

Legal Requirements

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
• Full registration with the GMC

Qualifications and Training

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months Cardiothoracic experience

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Effective teaching skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff
• Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
• Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
• Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
• Computer and IT skills
• Educational qualification or working towards.
• Interest and ability in minimal access cardiac surgery
• Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
• Participation in a management training course

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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust