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Job summary

Main area
Thoracic Surgery
Grade
ST3+
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
164-7476184
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham City Hospital
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£65,048 - £73,992 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/10/2025 23:59

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Trust Grade appointment in Thoracic Surgery (Registrar Level)

ST3+

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification  for the full responsibilities of the role 

Person specification

Training

Essential criteria
  • Must hold or be eligible for Full Registration with the General Medical Council and license to practice
  • BMBS or equivalent
  • MRCS
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of recent career progression towards UK specialist training or specialist registration by CESR

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 1 years of Core trainee in Surgical specialties including Six months experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Thoracic Surgery or 6 months at registrar level
  • Signed off and competent to independently insert chest drains.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Nathan Burnside
Job title
Head of Service
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01159691169
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