Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Gradd
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 23 mis (Fixed Term)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 188-MA100925
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Southampton General Hospital
- Tref
- Southampton
- Cyflog
- per annum
- Yn cau
- 09/10/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Locum Consultant Congenital Cardiac Surgeon
Locum Consultant
Trosolwg o'r swydd
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a FIXED TERM contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Applications are invited for the post of a locum Congenital Cardiac Surgeon at Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust. This is a 23-month locum post. The successful applicant will have completed full subspecialty training in Congenital Cardiac Surgery and would have acquired significant experience as an independent operator, to cover the full range of congenital surgical procedures.
You will join a team of four congenital cardiac surgeons, 10 paediatric cardiologists and 5 ACHD cardiologists. The Congenital Cardiac Unit in Southampton is the Level 1 lead centre for the Oxford-Southampton Congenital Cardiac ODN. All congenital cardiac services are offered in Southampton including all Congenital Cardiac Surgery for children and adults, cardiac ECMO, fetal cardiology, congenital cardiac CMR/CT, interventional cardiac catheterisation, and all ACHD services. In addition, the Congenital Cardiac Surgery service forms part of the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery care group joining co-location and co-operation with the full range of adult-acquired cardiac and thoracic surgical and interventional procedures.
The department provides the full range of paediatric, neonatal and ACHD congenital surgical services to a region with a population of approximately 5 million.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- Undertake the full range of general, specialist, elective and emergency duties of a consultant congenital cardiac surgeon
Perform the full range of congenital cardiac surgical lists, and additional supportive surgical procedures (e.g. ECMO) - Perform congenital surgical 1:4 on-call duties as required.
Support all cardiac surgical care required on PICU and CICU.
Support the development of excellent congenital cardiac services across the Oxford-Southampton Network
Perform duties in line with agreed job plan and support the education of junior staff
We are looking to appoint a well-motivated Congenital Cardiac Surgeon who is fully trained and experienced in congenital cardiac surgery. Our department has a culture of being open and supportive of its team members. We will be looking for someone who can work well within a team and can complement this way of working. The department has a strong ethos in education and research and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to this activity.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. You must be fully registered with the GMC, hold a Licence to Practice and preferably be on the Specialist Register.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on: TBC October 2025
This vacancy closes on or before: 9th October 2025
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCS or Equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Specialist Training in Congenital cardiac Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery (CCT or CESR)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
- Higher Degree eg. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
Aptitudes and skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to manage the full spectrum of Paediatric and Adult congenital cardiac surgery
- Ability to undertake independently congenital cardiac procedures of low and moderate complexity
- Ability to independently manage cardiac ECMO patients (A&I), including participating in MDT discussions and safely perform peripheral and central cannulations
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to independently perform complex neonatal procedures
- Ability to independently perform ACHD procedures including complex redo operations
Living Trust Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Nicola Viola
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Consultant, Congenital Cardiac Surgery
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 02381205911
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