Trust Doctor in Cardiac Surgery

NHS Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon for Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. The post requires a full GMC registration, FRCS, and extensive registrar-level experience in cardiac surgery.

You will lead complex procedures and participate in training and audit activities within the NHS framework. Applicants must demonstrate up-to-date clinical skills, evidence of ongoing professional development, and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Advanced Life Support certificate from a recognized body by start date.
• Eligibility to work and GMC registration active by start date.
• Significant registrar-level experience after GMC registration.
• Experience in medical/surgical specialties and evidence of training progression.

Skills

MBBS

FRCS

Advanced Life Support

GMC eligibility

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

FRCS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration eligibility

Job description

For more information, please contact: Pankaj Kaul, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, LGI Tel [phone] [e-mail] Shortlisting Date: 23/11/2026 Interview Date: 30/11/2026 Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. What you will bring to the role

Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• FRCS or equivalent medical qualification
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• FRCS (CTh or equivalent) (desirable)
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Candidates must meet professional health requirements
• All Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
• Significant experience at registrar level after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
• As well as significant experience in medical/surgical speciliities.
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
• Previous clinical experience within the UK/NHS
• Ability to provide details of full employment history
• Evidence of Career progression and achievements in line with totality of training period
• Evidence of involvement in an audit/quality improvement/formal research project (desirable)
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching with implementation of feedback from teaching (desirable)
• Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Cardiac Surgery beyond the mandatory curriculum (desirable)
• Experience in independent operating or supervised undergoing full cardiac surgical operations (desirable)
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems including initial management of an acutely ill patient
• Ability to prioritise clinical need whilst maximising safety and minimising risk
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice & clinical improvement initiatives
• Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity (desirable)
• Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) (desirable)
• Evidence of academic & research achievements (desirable)

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

• The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
• We are... Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

• Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
• Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.