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Job summary

Main area
Cardiovascular Care Services
Grade
YC73
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
328-CARDIO-MED-7403700
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

YC73

Job overview

LOCUM CONSULTANT IN CARDIOTHORACIC ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Locum Consultants in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia to join our existing team of 13 Consultants.  The term is fixed at 12 months and is in preparation for planned substantive posts which will be advertised for appointment in the near future.

Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCA (or equivalent) and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training ((CCT) or equivalent) at the time of interview. You must have advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiothoracic critical care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dynamic forward thinking cardiothoracic anaesthetists to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, committed team to provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year. 

Our varied caseload includes minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery, major aortic work, an established TAVI programme, VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages.   

Working for our organisation

The Tees Valley is home to vibrant towns, picturesque villages, breath taking countryside and stunning coastlines and has the North York Moors National Park on its doorstep. Excellent travel links mean London and Edinburgh are both just a couple of hours away by train.

Recently rated as one of the best trusts in the country for patient safety and one of the best places to work, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of ability to use and interpret TOE
  • Evidence of knowledge of research methods
Desirable criteria
  • Life support or simulation course instructor
  • Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
  • Publications in peer reviewed journal

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
  • FRCA or equivalent Diploma
  • CCT (or equivalent)) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview. (equivalence must be confirmed with GMC by date of interview).
Desirable criteria
  • Qualification (European, British or American) in Transoesophageal echo (TOE)
  • Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Medicine
  • Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Ultrasound
  • Post-Graduate Prizes
  • Formal qualification in Medical Education
  • Member of a medical indemnity organisation

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in anaesthesia
  • Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care at advanced trainee, post-CCT, fellow or Consultant level at the time of appointment.
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
  • Experience and interest in critical care
  • Experience of anaesthesia for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, major aortic surgery and robotic thoracic surgery
  • Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
  • Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Jonathan Brand
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 854630
Additional information

For an informal discussion or further information please contact either:

  • Dr Jonathan Brand, Clinical Director, Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care on 01642 854630 or [email protected]

 

  • Dr Savio Law Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care on 01642 854630 or [email protected]

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone
01642 850850, ext. 57396
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