Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Applications are opened for the position of Senior Fellow in Thoracic Surgery. It is an opportunity for an immersive experience for senior trainee in minimally invasive thoracic surgery. The appointment is for 12 months.

 You will be working alongside six Consultant Thoracic Surgeons, four Surgical registrars / Fellows supported by nurse case managers, advanced nurse practitioner and nurse specialist. Southampton General Hospital performs over 1400 thoracic procedures per annum. There are nine full day operating lists over six days per week with access to different robotic systems, hybrid and emergency theatres. UHS is the fourth largest lung cancer surgical unit in the UK and has one of the highest proportion of lung cancer resection performed minimal invasively in Britain. The department has a 20 beds dedicated ward with access to level II and III care.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

 As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

 WHAT YOU’LL DO

 ·         The fellow will be given the opportunity to develop independent practice while working alongside consultant surgeons in preparation for consultant practice.

·         The fellow will work at a senior trainee (ST6-ST8) or post CCT level with a work schedule including independent operating lists (with covering consultant), running lung cancer multidisciplinary team meetings, outpatient clinics and overseeing care of inpatients.

·         The fellow will also undertake 1:5 non-resident on call for thoracic surgery emergencies again with consultant cover.

·         The fellow can expect to supervise and train junior staff including NTNs, trust appointed doctors, senior house officers and allied health professionals within the Thoracic surgery team.

·         The fellow will also be exposed to evolving technologies in thoracic surgery including image-guided procedures and robotics.

·         There are ample opportunities to develop research, management and teaching experience within the role.

 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  Full GMC Registration with MRCS or equivalent

·         12 months in Thoracic surgery at specialist registrar level

·         Experienced in VATS

·         Perform pleural procedures independently

·         Competent peri-operative care of thoracic emergencies

·         Experience in the thoracic outpatient and MDT environment

·         It is desirable if you able to perform VATS anatomical lung resection independently

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

 Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

 Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) 

Basic Salary -  MT04  £55,329       Basic Salary – MT05             £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

•               Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training  

•               Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

•               A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)                 

 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

 Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.  Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.  Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 

 Interviews will be held on  Thursday, 18 July 2024

 Job Reference: MT1205-MEDICAL- This vacancy closes on or before:14 July 2024

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration with MRCS or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• FRCS or equivalent or Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist registration

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• 12 months in Thoracic surgery at specialist registrar level

Desirable criteria

• Ability to perform simple major cases with supervisor unscrubbed
• Experience in treatment of chest wall trauma
• Competent peri-operative care of common thoracic emergencies
• Experience in the thoracic outpatient and MDT environment

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of engagement in teaching, research and management
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly

Desirable criteria

• Formal teacher training, higher research degree, management role

Living the Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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