ST3+ Trust doctor (LAS) in Cardiology
Imperial College Healthcare NHS, City of Westminster
ST3+ Trust doctor (LAS) in Cardiology
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS, City of Westminster
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d9fc8e8bfc964636895a3e5f4caff1f7
Full Job Description
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Imperial was formed as a result of the merger between the departments at St Mary's and Hammersmith Hospitals in 2010. The recognised areas of expertise in those departments have been retained and we offer all aspects of adult cardiothoracic surgery including Chest trauma cover for St Mary's site (excluding mechanical assist/ cardiopulmonary transplantation). There is specific expertise in aortic surgery, minimal-access surgery, mitral valve repair. In thoracic surgery, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery through multi-, bi- and uni-port approaches is increasingly used for lung resection as well as in surgery for pleural and mediastinal pathologies. The unit covers a wide geographical area and 3 Lung MDTs providing thoracic surgical expertise. There is an aspirational drive to promote Enhanced Recovery, Robotic surgery and close involvement with the academic departments at Imperial College London. The department has an excellent track record in education and training with career progression to recognised NTN or consultant posts.,
- Pre-operative assessment and preparation of patients to undergo cardiac or thoracic surgery, in outpatients, for urgent referrals (including emergency trauma cover at St Mary's site) and the specific cardiothoracic pre-assessment clinics
- Capacity to be a competent operating surgeon with direct or indirect supervision and also assisting the consultants in the operating theatres as required and providing training/supervision to more junior staff and Surgical Care Practitioners, as appropriate
- ontinuing responsibilities for post-operative critical care of the patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery and subsequent Level 0/1 care on the wards
- Post-operative follow-up of patients in the outpatient, chest drain or would clinics, working with where indicated
- Partaking in the middle-grade on-call rota
- The accurate and timely recording of clinical data, both written & electronic, as outlined in the Principles of Good Medical Practice described by the GMC, participation in clinical audit and familiarity with Trust IT and information systems
- Communicating effectively with both junior and senior medical colleagues, nursing staff (including Clinical Nurse Specialists for Lung and Cardiothoracic ANPs for ward care), HCSs/AHPs and other hospital staff. Particularly good communication skills with patients, their relatives and carers.
- Therewill be opportunities to make presentations and to be involved in teaching
This post would be especially suited for someone with prior experience in Cardiac Surgery primarily and also some previous exposure to Thoracic Surgery at ST3+ or equivalent level, having MRCS or equivalent, wishing to progress to CCT in Cardiac surgery.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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