Trust Grade appointment in Thoracic Surgery (Registrar Level)
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
This post is primarily intended for resident doctors in Thoracic Surgery who have completed Core Training (or equivalent) and are either working towards a UK national training grade post in Thoracic or towards a CESR/FRCS application. The post does not carry SAC or college approval for training but we are a recognised training centre with an active commitment to train all resident grade doctors. It is essential that the candidate has passed the intercollegiate MRCS, or is able to demonstrate equivalent competencies, and has a minimum of cardiothoracic experience of 12 months as an SHO/Core trainee grade.
Main duties of the job
Emergency (non-elective)
The successful candidate will be part of a 1 in 6 registrar on-call rota. The successful candidate will be expected to act as a competent member of the on-call team. This includes professional communication with colleagues and the team and organisation/provision of initial patient care.
Elective
The successful candidate will principally work one on one with a consultant but may be required to cover other duties to ensure all elective and emergency service provision by the department. Successful candidates will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly timetable within City campus site.
The successful candidate will be required to know the patients that are under the care of the thoracic team and help with the running of the Department.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Training
* Must hold or be eligible for Full Registration with the General Medical Council and license to practice.
* BMBS or equivalent.
* MRCS.
* Evidence of recent career progression towards UK specialist training or specialist registration by CESR.
Experience
* Minimum 1 year of Core trainee in Surgical specialties including six months experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
* Experience in Thoracic Surgery or six months at registrar level.
* Signed off and competent to independently insert chest drains.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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