Job Description

The Thoracic department at St James University Hospital is one of the largest in the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million. It currently services 6 MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 8 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU. The department has a great track record for training and innovation.
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.
A large portion of the responsibilities will relate to cover of the inpatients, but will include out-patient clinics and surgical theatres as well.
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 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.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Please see Person Specification
DUTIES OF THE POST
Post holder will be expected to participate in ward rounds, clinics and operating theatres where appropriate. The postholder accepts that s/he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with senior colleagues. A wide range of practical procedures are undertaken in the Trust which the successfully appointed candidates will have an opportunity to learn. The post-holder is strongly encouraged to complete regular work-based placed assessments to document evidence of their personal and professional development.
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The post will be available for an initial period of 6 months, extendable to 12. The post is suitable for any junior surgeon who wishes to develop experience in Thoracic surgery. There will be a number of research opportunities. The job will be based on the thoracic surgery ward in St. Jamess University Hospital. There is a resident registrar as well as a dedicated oncall consultant, who participates in the ward rounds and provides support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Communication Skills
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Empathy & Sensitivity
• Managing Others & Team Involvement
• Organisation & Planning
• Vigilance & Situational Awareness:
• Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty
• Values

Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential

• Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Surgery specialty

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement of FY2 competencies in Medicine and Thoracic Surgery

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the time of application.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date

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