# Specialist Registrar in Thoracic Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-registrar-in-thoracic-surgery/a726eeba-058d-4035-b5c0-40a5ab7c3616 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-registrar-in-thoracic-surgery/a726eeba-058d-4035-b5c0-40a5ab7c3616.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Cardiothoracic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £76,582 pa. excl. LZ - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (Six month initial with a view to extend to 12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-23T15:01:12.574Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Guys_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Thoracic_Surgery/Thoracic_Surgery-v8105747 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8105747?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - Responsibility for the day-to-day management of thoracic surgery in-patients under the supervision of the consultant team. - Liaising with on-call consultant and nursing staff regarding emergency and non-elective referrals. - Regular attendance in theatres and out-patient clinics - Administration including production of discharge summaries, clinic letters and the communication of pathology results to referring trusts - Contribution to departmental teaching, research and clinical audit ### Main duties of the job GUY’S AND ST. THOMAS’ HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Specialist Registrar in Thoracic Surgery Nodal Point – 5 - £76,582 p.a. excl. LZ Full Time – 40 hours per week Fixed Term An exciting opportunity exists to appoint talented Clinical Fellows to the Thoracic Surgery Department at Guy's Hospital. Start date can be flexible for the successful applicant(s) and further start dates may be available in 2026. Contract length can be negotiable and will be dependent on applicant experience and suitability. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see person specification attached. - Responsibility for the day-to-day management of thoracic surgery in-patients under the supervision of the consultant team. - Liaising with on-call consultant and nursing staff regarding emergency and non-elective referrals. - Regular attendance in theatres and out-patient clinics - Administration including production of discharge summaries, clinic letters and the communication of pathology results to referring trusts - Contribution to departmental teaching, research and clinical audit ## Job Details Responsibility for the day-to-day management of thoracic surgery in-patients under the supervision of the consultant team. Liaising with on-call consultant and nursing staff regarding emergency and non-elective referrals. Regular attendance in theatres and out-patient clinics Administration including production of discharge summaries, clinic letters and the communication of pathology results to referring trusts Contribution to departmental teaching, research and clinical audit ## Job Description GUY’S AND ST. THOMAS’ HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Specialist Registrar in Thoracic Surgery Nodal Point – 5 - £76,582 p.a. excl. LZ Full Time – 40 hours per week Fixed Term An exciting opportunity exists to appoint talented Clinical Fellows to the Thoracic Surgery Department at Guy's Hospital. Start date can be flexible for the successful applicant(s) and further start dates may be available in 2026. Contract length can be negotiable and will be dependent on applicant experience and suitability. ## Responsibilities Please see person specification attached. Responsibility for the day-to-day management of thoracic surgery in-patients under the supervision of the consultant team. Liaising with on-call consultant and nursing staff regarding emergency and non-elective referrals. Regular attendance in theatres and out-patient clinics Administration including production of discharge summaries, clinic letters and the communication of pathology results to referring trusts Contribution to departmental teaching, research and clinical audit ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Strong leadership and organisation skills. - An understanding of NHS targets e.g. 18 weeks and the 62 day cancer pathway. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise - Evidence of continuous professional development. **Desirable** - Royal College of Surgeons membership (MRCS) or equivalent. ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Experience of leading a surgical team. - Understanding of the principles of medical research and statistics. **Desirable** - Peer-reviewed publications or higher research degree relevant to cardiothoracic surgery. - Management training. - Experience of working in a multidisciplinary setting. ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - At least 12 months cardiothoracic surgery experience (at registrar level). **Desirable** - More than 12 months experience of general thoracic surgery at registrar level or equivalent with experience of complex open and VATS surgery. - ATLS, ALS or equivalent. - Evidence of achievements contributing to patient care (clinical audit). ## Documents - [frf (pdf, 536.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10400338) - [jd & ps (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10400337) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.