Job summary A full-time post as Specialist Registrar in Cardiothoracic Surgery is available at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The Cardiothoracic unit provides a service which covers all aspects of adult Cardiothoracic Surgery (on and off pump CABG, aortic and mitral valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, extended lung resection, VATS, stents and thymectomies), excluding Transplantation and Oesophageal Surgery. Main duties of the job The post-holder will participate in the service's inpatient and outpatient activities. In general this will involve two or more days per week in theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment. The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota. About us Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty registrar Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 321-MRC-MS-7097028-S6 Job locations Oxford Headley Way Headington OX3 9DU Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will participate in the services inpatient and outpatient activities. In general this will involve two or more days per week in theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment. The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota. Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will participate in the services inpatient and outpatient activities. In general this will involve two or more days per week in theatre, regular MDTs and outpatient clinics and postoperative rounds. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the in-service training and teaching; training agreements will be made at the beginning of the appointment. The post-holder will participate in the full-shift cardiothoracic registrar on-call rota (currently 1:8 resident on-call), dealing with all cardiothoracic referrals and covering the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit on a full shift rota. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent Experience Essential Good clinical care Maintaining good medical practice Good relationships and communications with patients, relatives, and colleagues At least 12 months' experience in cardiothoracic surgery Desirable Interest in clinical research with publications Skills & Knowledge Essential Sufficient leadership, organisational, and professional skills to undertake effectively the role Good spoken and written English Desirable Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent Experience Essential Good clinical care Maintaining good medical practice Good relationships and communications with patients, relatives, and colleagues At least 12 months' experience in cardiothoracic surgery Desirable Interest in clinical research with publications Skills & Knowledge Essential Sufficient leadership, organisational, and professional skills to undertake effectively the role Good spoken and written English Desirable Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Oxford Headley Way Headington OX3 9DU Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)