Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Thoracics

Job summary

Applications are invitied for the post of Locally Employed Doctor to work at Higher level in Thoracic Surgery. This post is fixed term until 3rd August 2027, to commence as soon as possible.

The LED higher is one of a team of Tier 2 doctors and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) who deliver care to Thoracic Surgical patients. Although this Job does not have the deanery educational approval it will provide training opportunities at the same level as a registrar (StR3+) from the training programme sharing the same rota and the training opportunities. It will be suitable for a candidate with a dedicated interest in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Trainees wishing to develop subspecialty skills in Thoracic Surgery or research.

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities of the LED Higher can be balanced between service and training to support the successful applicant. All doctors will take part in a EWTD compliant non-resident on-call Rota (with prospective cover). The post can provide a period of dedicated training in Thoracic Surgery. A large number of Fellows who have previously taken up this post have managed to successfully apply for NTN Specialty Training and other pursued their career and successfully obtained consultant posts in the NHS including the thoracic surgery unit at UHB.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

• Date posted: 03 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £67,325 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 15802
• Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

1. To acquaint him/herself with details of patient management in discussion with the Consultants and ensure their efficient execution. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Consultant's care. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations. To see and examine all patients under the care of the Consultant concerned, including those in the Intensive Therapy Unit.

2. To assist in the operating theatre.

3. To attend and assist and subject to experience lead on out-patient sessions and participate in the MDT when required. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home, including the provision of a discharge summary on patients transfer.

4. To ensure that good communication is maintained with all medical colleagues, e.g. Anaesthetists, Nursing staff and Clinical Support Services, such as Physiotherapists, Radiographers and ancillary staff, to the benefit of the patient. To ensure other Specialty Registrars and Consultants are kept informed regarding any alteration in the condition of any of their patients. To supervise the transcription of discharge summaries to ensure accuracy and that these are forwarded to the patients General Practitioner or hospital of transfer as soon as possible after the patient is discharged and complete letters to General Practitioners. To ensure that all in-patient notes are kept up to date confidential and accurate.

5. To communicate to patients relatives, the progress of that patient.

6. During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all Thoracic patients on the wards. To perform or supervise juniors perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g. Nurses and Physiotherapists. To participate in the Medical Audit Programme and update PATS data entry. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).