Job summary
The Cardiothoracic Unit is a hard working and cohesive group of clinical professionals providing high quality care for the people of Staffordshire and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
A unique and exciting opportunity an experienced and proactive Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist at the UHNM Heart Centre (incorporating Thoracic Surgery). UHNM Cardiothoracic Surgery serves both local and regional patients, providing the highest standards of anaesthetic care for leading edge procedures, including Complex aorto-vascular work, Mitral Clip, Minimal Invasive Cardiac Bypass Surgery and TAVI. The successful applicant will join a team of 10 Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists, working within the integrated cardiac services, which includes: Cardiothoracic Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and a comprehensive Cardiology Department. The service is continuing to expand and the ideal candidate will be focused on providing the highest possible standard of patient care and contributing to service growth, development and innovation.
About us
We have three theatres providing support for two cardiac and one thoracic list each day. There are approximately 750 cardiac cases and 700 thoracic cases performed each year. To facilitate post-operative care, we have a dedicated 16 bed Cardiothoracic ITU staffed by speciality trained nursing staff and health care professionals. Currently we have 5 Cardiac surgeons and 4 Thoracic surgeons, who have support from junior and experienced doctors in training.
The very busy Cardiology department has three intervention suites which support a wide range of activities. The Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists support a very active TAVI program as well as ASD and PFO closures, Mitral Clips and Atrial Appendage closure devices. We have a very busy EPS service with pacing and defib devices and ablation processes for AF including PVI.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. FRCA or equivalent
2. Full GMC Registration
Desirable
3. Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
4. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via ? CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC ? CESR
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
5. Experience working as a Fellow or an Advanced Trainee in CT Anaesthesia
6. Independent TOE skills
Desirable
7. TOE certification
8. Postgraduate qualification in medical education
9. Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
10. Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
11. Experience in research
Desirable
12. Peer reviewed publications
13. Evidence of continuing research