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Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

On-site in Middlesbrough·Full-time·Added today (last checked 10 Nov)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 a year
About £6,140 - £7,630 a month after tax.
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 24 November

Skills

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Surgery

The role

Job summary

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Locum Consultants in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia to join our existing team of 13 Consultants. The term is fixed at 12 months and is in preparation for planned substantive posts which will be advertised for appointment in the near future.

We are looking for dynamic forward thinking cardiothoracic anaesthetists to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, committed team to provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year.

Main duties of the job

Our varied caseload includes minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery, major aortic work, an established TAVI programme, VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages.

About us

The Tees Valley is home to vibrant towns, picturesque villages, breath taking countryside and stunning coastlines and has the North York Moors National Park on its doorstep. Excellent travel links mean London and Edinburgh are both just a couple of hours away by train.

Recently rated as one of the best trusts in the country for patient safety and one of the best places to work, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

Evidence of ability to use and interpret TOE
Evidence of knowledge of research methods

Desirable

Life support or simulation course instructor
Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
Publications in peer reviewed journal

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
FRCA or equivalent Diploma
CCT (or equivalent)) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview. (equivalence must be confirmed with GMC by date of interview).

Desirable

Qualification (European, British or American) in Transoesophageal echo (TOE)
Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Medicine
Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Ultrasound
Post-Graduate Prizes
Formal qualification in Medical Education
Member of a medical indemnity organisation

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care at advanced trainee, post-CCT, fellow or Consultant level at the time of appointment.

Desirable

Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
Experience and interest in critical care
Experience of anaesthesia for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, major aortic surgery and robotic thoracic surgery
Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).