Job summaryThe thoracic surgery service attracts national referrals for specialist complex surgery in both adults and children. The Thoracic Surgery Department is currently expanding in response to the forecasted activity increase following the introduction of Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHC). TLHC pilot schemes are already underway offering low-dose CT scans to those assessed as high risk. As a result of the programme, there will be a higher proportion of patients who are suitable for curative treatment, in particular a higher number of thoracic surgery cases. Main duties of the jobProvide High Quality Care to Patients o The post-holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration, hold a licence to practice and fulfill the requirements for revalidation. Leadership and Team Working o To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives. o To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Kings Health Partners as required. Performance Management o To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas: o Clinical efficiency e.g. o Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-admission rates. o Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively. About usGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients. DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING: EssentialComprehensive experience in both elective and emergency thoracic surgery. Previous appointments in recognised high quality thoracic surgery units. VATS lobectomy, radical surgery for mesothelioma and emergency airways management using interventional bronchoscopy and laserCredentialed training in robotic thoracic resections and recent clinical experience of this. DesirableCredentialed training in robotic thoracic resections. Paediatric thoracic surgical experience. EssentialProven research experience / peer reviewed publications in thoracic surgery subjects. Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical audit, research and medical statistics. Experience in academic supervision and leadership. DesirableEvidence of audit activity / publications in thoracic surgery topics. EssentialExperience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and trainingSenior leadership experience in delivering and coordinating regional or above post-graduate or under- graduate surgical trainingDesirableEvidence of quality in previous teaching (formal student feedback exercises etc.)QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING: EssentialComprehensive experience in both elective and emergency thoracic surgery. Previous appointments in recognised high quality thoracic surgery units. VATS lobectomy, radical surgery for mesothelioma and emergency airways management using interventional bronchoscopy and laserCredentialed training in robotic thoracic resections and recent clinical experience of this. DesirableCredentialed training in robotic thoracic resections. Paediatric thoracic surgical experience. EssentialProven research experience / peer reviewed publications in thoracic surgery subjects. Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical audit, research and medical statistics. Experience in academic supervision and leadership. DesirableEvidence of audit activity / publications in thoracic surgery topics. EssentialExperience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and trainingSenior leadership experience in delivering and coordinating regional or above post-graduate or under- graduate surgical trainingDesirableEvidence of quality in previous teaching (formal student feedback exercises etc.)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Brompton HospitalSydney StreetSouth KensingtonSW3 6NPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Brompton HospitalSydney StreetSouth KensingtonSW3 6NPUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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