Job summary
The appointment is to commence Clinical Fellow in Aortic Surgery for a fixed term period of 12 months from the date of commencement. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST7 training or appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates have the opportunity to extend their own experience in aorto-vascular disease, be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, be involved in operating sessions (with focus in aortic procedures), wards, ITU, OPD, aorto-vascular MDT and research projects. The candidate will take part to the non-resident on-call rota for out of hours cardio-thoracic emergencies.
The appointee will spend 12 months at the Trust in order to undertake Cardiothoracic Surgery and research work. There is flexibility in this arrangement in order meet the educational requirements of the Fellow.
The fellow will also participate in outpatient clinics and aortic MDTs where The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with the multi-disciplinary teams of different hospitals.
The successful candidate will be expected to work alongside the Cardiothoracic on-call team in order to develop knowledge and skills in managing perioperative patients and to lead ward rounds after settling with the team.
About us
PROUD VALUES
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
P atients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
R espectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
O wnership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
U nity - Work in partnership with others
D eliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
2. Basic Medical Degree
3. Post-graduation in cardiac surgery (FRCS or equivalent)
Desirable
4. ALS
5. ATLS
Clinical experience
Essential
6. A minimum of 4 years in a specialty training programme in Cardiothoracic Surgery or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty
7. Aortic interest / experience (first assistant/operator for major aortic cases, management of pre-and post-operative aortic patients)
8. Experience as first operator for CABG and AVR
9. ST7 training or appropriate to an individual holding a Certificate of Completion of Training
Research
Essential
10. Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate/Basic understanding of research methods and statistics
Desirable
11. Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
12. Training in teaching methods
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
13. Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
14. Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
15. Aortic courses attendance
Management and Administration
Desirable
16. Management training course
Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable
17. Documented completed audits during training
Personal Attributes
Essential
18. Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
19. Good written communication skills
20. The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).