Clinical Fellow (ST3+)Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Clinical Fellow (ST3+) Cardiothoracic Surgery

MN37

Main area: Cardiac Surgery
Grade: MN37
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week
Job ref: 259-MED636SBH-A

Site: St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £41,750 – £64,288 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/01/2025 11:00

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

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Job overview

We are looking for registrars with previous cardiothoracic surgical experience who are motivated and enthusiastic and wish to pursue a career in the specialty. There will be a local weekly education programme with further options to engage in concurrent research and audit projects. Some spaces will be available to attend the regular pan Thames training days and courses at the Royal College of Surgeons.

Main duties of the job

The cardiac surgery unit runs with 25 registrars who will be part of 3 cardiac surgical firms consisting of 3/4 consultants. There will be 17 junior and 8 senior registrars, shared between the firms. The allocation to junior or senior tiers will be decided by the educational supervisors and based on the level of experience, motivation, and communication skills. Trainees can be moved between the tiers depending on their performance.

The clinical work will consist of:

1. Operating Theatres – first assistant or primary operator under supervision.
2. Participation in the organisation of operating timetable and admissions.
3. Undertaking daily ward rounds in ITU/HDU and dedicated cardiothoracic wards.
4. Carrying out general ward work under the supervision of the consultant.
5. Assisting in the cardiothoracic outpatient clinics.
6. Participation in regular audit meetings, teaching sessions, and research meetings.
7. Nights and weekend cover.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Junior registrars (ST3-6 equivalent)

The junior registrars will be resident on call at night as part of the Hospital at Night Team based on a 1:12 rota with internal cover. They will have 1-2 operating theatre days per week and regular outpatient clinic sessions. National Trainees (NTNs) will be given some preference for theatre time as agreed with the London Deanery and be guaranteed 2 days operating per week.

Senior registrars (ST6-8)

There will be two senior registrars on call at night who will be non-resident, and on a 1:5 rota with internal cover. This will allow up to 3-4 operating theatre days per week as well as outpatient clinic sessions and coordinator duties.

Regular weekly education meetings will be organised and all available trainees are expected to attend. There are monthly audit days on which the trainees will be asked to present ongoing audits and outcomes data.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• MBBS
• MRCS/FRCS
• BSc

Experience

• Adequate progression of training
• Organisational skills
• 1 year ST3 + Experience or equivalent
• Ability to work alone
• Minimum 2 years dedicated Cardiothoracic experience
• Research presented/published

Skills

• Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of medical and surgical problems

Attitudes and Values

• Understands and supports the vision and values of the Trust
• Acts as a role model for senior as well as more junior colleagues
• Team player, able to develop a culture that values colleagues and enables them to engage in problem-solving and decision-making
• Provides a role model for clinical leaders

We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so.

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