Trust Doctor ST3+ Cardiothoracic ST3+ position, 12 months fixed term as a Cardiothoracic Registrar. An exciting opportunity to take up a post of Trust Grade ST3+ level Doctor is required at Blackpool Victoria Hospital in the Directorate of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The post is based at the Lancashire Cardiac Centre and will offer an invaluable experience with the Cardiothoracic Surgeons who have one of the largest experiences in endoscopic heart valve surgery in the UK. You will also be exposed to the full range of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery as you will work with the team responsible for the Cardiothoracic Service for the northern part of the North West Region.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier depending on the volume of applicants we receive.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with Cardiothoracic surgeons and be exposed to pre, intra and post operative management of these patients.
The post holder will be working alongside a team comprising of 10 Consultants, 9 Registrars and 4 ST1/2 Trust Doctors. Applicants must hold full GMC Registration and MRCS or equivalent and have at least 12 months Cardiothoracic experience at ST1/2 level.
For informal visits please contact Mr. David Rose, Interim Head of Department email - mr.rose@nhs.net, tel - 01253 957786.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resorts, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
* Primary medical qualification.
* Must hold full registration with the GMC and have MRCS or equivalent.
Training
Desirable
* Log Book Summary
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of 1 years' experience at SHO/middle grade level in Cardiothoracic surgery.
Research/audit/publications
Essential
* Evidence in participation in Audit.
Professionalism
Essential
* Enthusiasm and commitment to the specialty.
Personal skills
Essential
* Ability to work well as a team member.
* Possess good organisational skills.
* Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
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