Trust Specialist Registrar | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust is seeking a full-time Specialist Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery for a 1-year post, potentially extendable. The role primarily involves clinical duties at the John Radcliffe Hospital, contributing to inpatient and outpatient care, and joining the on-call rota. Candidates should have an interest in furthering their experience in Cardiac and/or Thoracic Surgery. The position includes teaching and clinical research responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Participation in clinical research, audit, and teaching.
• Experience in operating theatre and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in inpatient and outpatient activities.
• Contribute to clinics and inpatient care at the Churchill Hospital.
• Participate in in-service training and teaching.
• Join the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota.

Job description

Overview

A full-time post as Specialist Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery for 1 year, extendable to a maximum of 2 years, available at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.

Role scope

The Cardiothoracic unit provides a service which covers all aspects of adult Cardiothoracic Surgery (on- and off-pump CABG, aortic and mitral valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, extended lung resection, VATS, endobronchial stents and thymectomies), excluding transplantation. The department requires participation in clinical research, audit and teaching. This post is not approved for training and does not carry an NTN and would be most suitable for someone early in their training and wishing to gain further experience in Cardiac and/or Thoracic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• The post-holder’s duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital; occasional contribution to clinics and inpatient care may be required at the Churchill Hospital.
• The post-holder will participate in the service’s inpatient and outpatient activities (experience in operating theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds).
• The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment.
• The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Values and environment

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, with a focus on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.

Equality and safety

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

Closing

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. This advert closes on Saturday 30 Aug 2025.