Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic doctors to join us for a 2 year fixed-term fellow post in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital



To be responsible for the care of patients on the Ward and Out Patients

Department including undertaking pre-operative assessments and

preparation of patients to undergo cardiac/thoracic surgery, continuing responsibilities for post-operative critical care of the patients on both ward and critical care areas.



Be competent to operate as a Surgeon and assist and perform cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons.



Providing training/supervision to junior staff and Surgical Care Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners



Partaking in the middle grade on call rota, band 1A/1B with prospective cover to include resident critical care cover, covering surgical emergencies, out of hours post-operative care and liaising with on call consultants regarding referrals



Maintain professional standards and obligations by ensuring the accurate,

careful and timely recording of clinical data, both written and electronic, as

outlined in the Principles of Good Medical Practice described by GMC



To attend the regular surgical conference and audit meetings and the local

teaching programmes.



Ensuring effective communication with junior and senior medical colleagues, nursing staff and other hospital staff.



Have excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and carers



Be flexible and cooperate with reasonable requests from the Admin SR to

cover for colleague's absence where they are safe and competent and where it is practicable to do so



As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.



We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.



We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.



Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.



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Within the Department there are 3 ST1/2 and 4 F2 posts plus 3 Trust Doctor posts. The post holder will work alongside and at the same level as the other ST3-ST8 level training doctors, who are linked to the Surgical Training Programme and there is a modular training programme in place.



The on-call commitments include a 'hospital at night' cover which includes supporting Tier 1 Doctors (F2 & CST Grades) covering a 1:17 full shift rota, the Surgical Registrar rota has a 1:8 /1:9 full shift rota in place, with prospective cover (band 1A/1B) which incorporates one Registrar covering the Wards between 20.00hrs and 08.30hrs (night-time) and 08.00 hrs and 20.30 hrs each day. He/she is supported by a Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesia.



The Senior/Junior Surgical rota is compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week.