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Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Whole time Specialty Doctor in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be to cover both Campuses, The Northern General Hospital & the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Applicants must have completed a minimum of four years' full-time postgraduate training (or the equivalent gained through part-time or flexible training), including at least two years in a recognised training programme within the relevant specialty or as a fixed-term specialty trainee. Equivalent experience and competencies gained outside a formal training programme will also be considered.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates have the opportunity to extend their experience in cardio-thoracic surgery, with the possibility to develop a sub-specialty interest in mitral, aortic or thoracic surgery.
They will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, be involved in operating sessions, wards, ITU, OPD, MDT and research projects. The candidate will take part to the resident on-call rota for cardio-thoracic.
The specialty doctor will also participate in outpatient clinics and aortic MDTs where they will have the opportunity to engage with the multi-disciplinary teams of different hospitals.
Further information regarding the duties of the post can be found on the Job Description.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Clinical experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years in a specialty training programme in Cardiothoracic Surgery or as a fixed term specialty doctor in the specialty
- Experience as first assistant for cardio-thoracic procedures
- Management of pre-and post-operative patients
Desirable
- Experience as first operator for cardio-thoracic procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Cardiothoracic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (12 month post). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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