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Job summary
We are inviting applications to fill our Trust doctor ST6+ vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Thoracic Surgery. This post will commence in November and end in 6 months, extendable to 12months Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a licence to practise by the intended start date.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post. Candidates will be expected to engage in all aspects of the post; this includes the care of patients both pre- and post-operatively, attending relevant MDTs, attending theatre and clinic sessions, being involved in the on-call rota and teaching of medical students. We offer a wide range of thoracic surgery, such as minimally invasive, including robotic, to maximally open surgery. We also have a robust endoscopic service, such as navigational bronchoscopy and interventional airways procedures. Besides, we have an active academic portfolio, and there are ample opportunities for candidates to get involved in research, audits and QI.
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: 14 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £76,582 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 001819
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Elaine Teh Position: Consultant Thoracic surgery Email: elaineteh@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 2068776 Shortlisting Date: 28.8.26 Interview Date: 08.09.26
Why you should join our Team
.The Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is based at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7 million. The Thoracic department at St James’ University Hospital is one of the largest in the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million and currently services 6 MDT’s across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 8 consultants, 7 Registrars, and 5 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.
What you will bring to the role
The post holder will be required to undertake 10 sessions to support the needs of the service and provide flexibility to cover during times of leave. During the week, the trust doctor will lead ward rounds, attend theatre lists and clinics at least weekly. There will also be opportunities to undertake audit and research in a dedicated session, contributing to the portfolio of the department
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 the time of application.
- 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
Desirable
- Outcome 1 at ST5
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
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
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:
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English;
- or
- academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application
- 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)
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
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
- At least 4 years' experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 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.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Significant recent experience in Thoracic Surgery
- Applicants with no prior experience in thoracic Surgery will not be considered for the post
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in Medicine and Thoracic 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
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This advert is for Trust Doctor ST+6 Thoracic Surgery with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Cardiothoracic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £76582.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 28 Aug 2026.
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