Trust Doctor in Thoracic Surgery

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their dynamic Thoracic department. This role offers the opportunity to engage in comprehensive patient care, from pre-operative assessments to post-operative management, while also participating in teaching and research activities. The department is known for its innovation and commitment to high-quality care, performing over 300 anatomical lung resections annually. Join a passionate team that values collaboration and patient-centered care, and take advantage of extensive learning and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full GMC registration and foundation competences.
• At least 4 years experience in surgical specialties required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all aspects of patient care pre and post operatively.
• Attend MDTs, theatre sessions, and teach medical students.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Judgement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Patient care

Ethical practice

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Tools

Advanced Life Support Certificate

Job description

The Thoracic department at St James University Hospital has a vacancy of a 12 month Fixed Term Contract position and is one of the largest in the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million and currently services 6 MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 7 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to engage in all aspects of care in the department. This includes the care of patients both pre and post operatively, attending relevant MDTs, attending theatre and clinic sessions, being involved in the on-call rota and teaching of medical students, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals.

About us

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. All actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

Our Thoracic unit is one of the largest and most reputable in the UK. We perform more than 300 anatomical lung resections per year, with more than 80% of them done minimally invasively (VATS or RATS). We have a passion for innovation and proven track record for training. The department has an established endobronchial and navigational bronchoscopy service, as well as a robotic programme.

Our CSU boasts a passionate, talented team and successful candidates will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is based at St James's University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7 million. In addition to treating patients in Leeds, the provision of gynaecological cancer surgery for patients from York, Harrogate, Calderdale, Mid-Yorkshire and Bradford is centralised at St James's Hospital. The Thoracic department at St James University Hospital is one of the largest in the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million and currently services 6 MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 6 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Consultant Team:

• Mr Alex. Brunelli
• Mr Nilanjan Chaudhuri
• Mr. Joshil Lodhia
• Mr. Marco Nardini
• Mr Richard Milton
• Mr Peter Tcherveniakov
• Ms Elaine Teh

The consultant team are supported by a team of 9 registrars, Trust Doctors and surgical trainees. There are also 3 full time ANPs and 2 SHOs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Please see Person Specification

DUTIES OF THE POST

This is a full-time post. Candidates will be expected to engage in all aspects of the post, this includes the care of patients both pre and post operatively, attending relevant MDTs, attending theatre and clinic sessions, being involved in the on-call rota and teaching of medical students.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The post holder will be required to undertake 10 sessions to support the needs of the service and provide flexibility to cover during times of leave. During the week, the trust doctor will lead ward rounds, attend theatre lists and clinics at least weekly. There will also be opportunities to undertake audit and research in a dedicated session, contributing to the portfolio of the department.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

Opportunities exist for participating in research within the Department as well as an on-going teaching programme. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in the departmental audit meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
• Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
• Work in partnership with patients
• Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
• Be honest and open and act with integrity
• Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
• Never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
• Significant recent experience in Thoracic Surgery
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
• At least 4 years experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Hold a Full current registration with a licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of application.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding sees patients as people

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