Overview
You will lead thoracic surgery delivery at Papworth, integrating with the NHS Consultant team to provide expert adult general thoracic care. The role includes operating session management, MDT participation, and governance, education, and research activities. You will contribute to trauma cover, on-call duties, and cross-site collaboration within a leading heart and lung centre. This is a chance to shape thoracic services and drive high-quality patient outcomes in a world-class setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care for patients under the thoracic surgical service, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up
- Ensure cohesive service delivery with other Consultants and smooth running of Thoracic Services
- Maximise operating session use by covering external and internal MDTs
- Contribute to training of junior doctors and educational supervision
- Engage in research activities and clinical audit as part of a research programme
- Participate in on-call rota (1 in 4) and provide thoracic trauma cover at Addenbrooke's Hospital
- Support multi-professional team and governance, including SCPs and advanced practitioners
- Lead, mentor, and develop the surgical team and participate in service development and departmental strategy
- Organise teaching programmes and contribute to clinical governance and patient safety
- Demonstrate flexibility to work across sites and manage theatre utilisation efficiently
Key requirements
- Significant post-CCT experience in adult thoracic surgery or equivalent independent practice
- Proven volume of lung resections, including VATS anatomical resections
- Experience in thoracic oncology management within MDT
- Proficiency in VATS lobectomy and sublobar resections; open thoracic procedures including sleeve resections and mediastinal work
- Capable of managing thoracic emergencies and bronchoscopy
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead a multi-professional team
- Engagement in teaching, research methodology, and clinical governance
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK, enhanced DBS disclosure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and mentorship abilities
- Flexible, adaptable, and resilient under pressure
- VATS lobectomy and sublobar resections
- Open thoracic procedures (sleeve resections, chest wall/mediastinal surgery)
- Thoracic trauma management
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon in Cambridge employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
