# Trust Doctor - Cardiac Surgery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-cardiac-surgery/3c6f8c00-c1ec-489d-86e1-ec533aebaf68 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-doctor-cardiac-surgery/3c6f8c00-c1ec-489d-86e1-ec533aebaf68.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Leeds General Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Cardiothoracic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £76582.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T15:36:21.996Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-0886 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1973&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Trust Doctor in the department of Cardiac Surgery We are inviting applications to fill our Trust Doctor (ST6+) vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery. This post will commence October 2026 and is fixed term for 6 months initially with a possibility of extension. The LTHT is the largest NHS Trust in the UK and is the Regional Centre for Cardiothoracic Surgery. The Yorkshire Heart Centre is based at Leeds General Infirmary and serves the population of West Yorkshire. The adult unit has the capacity to perform approximately 1000 open heart operations per year. It has two theatres, 12 ITU beds and one dedicated cardiac surgical ward. The hospital has a busy A&E department and an active interventional cardiology programme, including TAVI. The Trust has a well-stocked library and there is access to the Universitys library as well. Cardiac surgery offers a busy teaching and training schedule. Candidates must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice at the time of application. Interview date: 28/09/2026 ### Main duties of the job The appointee will support the middle tier (Registrar level) of the medical organisation which maintains a firm structure. The successful candidate will usually spend two days in the operating theatres, one half day in outpatients and one day in the adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on a weekly basis. You will take part in the registrar on call rota. Currently this is resident 1 in 10. The Trust Doctor will have the opportunity to attend and contribute to the teaching programmes within the department. You will be expected to take an active part in the audit programme. There is a wet lab facility. The Clinical Director will agree an appropriate programme of CPD and Appraisal with the postholder. For more infromation, please contact: Pankaj Kaul, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, LGI Tel 0113 3925792 pankaj.kaul@nhs.net ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 03 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff - Salary: £76,582 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 6 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 001970 - Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities What you will bring to the role Criteria: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCS or equivalent medical qualification Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date FRCS (CTh or equivalent) (desirable) Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK Candidates must meet professional health requirements All Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English Significant experience at registrar level after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. As well as significant experience in medical/surgical speciliities. Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training) Previous clinical experience within the UK/NHS Ability to provide details of full employment history Evidence of Career progression and achievements in line with totality of training period Evidence of involvement in an audit/quality improvement/formal research project (desirable) Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching with implementation of feedback from teaching (desirable) Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Cardiac Surgery beyond the mandatory curriculum (desirable) Experience in independent operating or supervised undergoing full cardiac surgical operations (desirable) Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems including initial management of an acutely ill patient Ability to prioritise clinical need whilst maximising safety and minimising risk Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice & clinical improvement initiatives Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity (desirable) Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) (desirable) Evidence of academic & research achievements (desirable) Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. For questions about this job, contact: Mr Pankaj Kaul Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, LGI Tel 0113 3925792 pankaj.kaul@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 23rd September 2026 Interview Date: 28th September 2026 About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Probity **Essential** - Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) - Capacity to take responsibility for own actions ### Eligibility **Essential** - Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date - Eligibility to work in the UK. - Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification ### Academic Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues - Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives - Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice **Desirable** - Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements - Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement; demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum - Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching; Evidence of feedback for teaching - Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems - Ability to prioritise clinical need - Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk - Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient **Desirable** - Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity - Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) ### Language Skills **Essential** - All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) OR Achieved the minimum Grade 'B' across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number) If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation; Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate - Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach - Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people; Demonstrates respect for all - Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff; Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects; Capacity to work effectively with others - Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds; Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) - Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues - Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure; Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances; Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty - Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) ### Career Progression **Essential** - Ability to provide complete details of employment history - Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances - Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training **Desirable** - At least 5 years' experience in medical/surgical specialities by the time of intended start date ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - 2 year or more experience at registrar level after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern; provide a good standard of practice and care; take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised; protect and promote the health of patients and of the public; treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity; work in partnership with patients; work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests; be honest and open and act with integrity; never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues; never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession. - Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training) ### Fitness to Practise **Essential** - Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. ### Commitment to Specialty - Learning and Personal Development **Essential** - Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) - Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty - Commitment to personal and professional development - Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) - Evidence of self-reflective practice **Desirable** - Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty ## Documents - [Trust Doctor, Cardiac Surgery - Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3377&JobId=1973) - [Trust Doctor, Cardiac Surgery - Person Specification (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3378&JobId=1973) ## 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.