Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Cardiothoracic Transplantation

This is a  12 month fixed-term post. The appointee would be based in cardiothoracic transplantation and organ retrieval service for 12 months and cardiothoracic surgery depending on the needs of department and trainee. The role will combine working alongside and supporting consultant transplant surgeons within theatre with organ transplants and with the organ retrieval teams providing an on-call service on a full shift basis on a EWTD compliant rota.

This post is suitable for individuals seeking a period of higher training in transplant and organ retrieval to hone their skills. Candidates will also get adult cardiothoracic surgery experience and exposure to CABG, Valve procedures and complex multi-valve surgeries and mechnaicla circulatory support.

The main duties of the post are to provide cardiac and thoracic organ retrieval cover after full training. This is a 1:5 rota with prospective cover, this rota is a non resident rota.

The postholder will also be required to join the transplant rota to cover the CTCCU and transplant ward.

• Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
• At least 3 years of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Competence in managing cardiothoracic emergencies
• An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• A commitment to personal CPD
• Evidence of GIM clinical competencies, including the management of medical emergencies
• Evidence of clinical competencies in sternotomy, cannulation for initiation of cardio-pulmonary bypass, bronchoscopy skills.
• Engaged in medical practice for 3 out of last 5 years including the most recent 12 months
• Not previously been turned down for sponsorship by an GMC approved sponsor
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
• Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
• Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
• English Language Skills: Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues and be demonstrated by having ( the following scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Overall 7.5,

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Logbook
• Valid Life Support Course
• (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar)
• Involvement in Research & Publication
• Presentations at regional, national or international meetings
• Participation in audit and quality improvement
• Research experience

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.