About this role
Job summary
This post is available for 6 months initially to cover maternity leave and out of programme for national trainees, with the possibility of an extension of a further 6 months.
The application process may close earlier if we receive an adequate number of suitable applicants.
Main duties of the job
*To participate fully in all aspects of the training and assessment programme, this will follow the requirements of PMETB curricula.
*To maintain the necessary records of training/logbook, and to participate in the formal annual assessment, and any other assessment arranged with the consultants
*To attend all relevant clinical and educational meetings
*To take part in the out of hours rota, and ensure that there is always adequate cover
*To undertake such other duties e.g. preparation of rotas, audit information or other administrative or organisational duties as required by the consultants.
*To participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, and non-medical staff.
*To provide a professional role model for more junior medical staff, and provide guidance and support, particularly during the out of hours period.
*To ensure that all records are accurately maintained and appropriate deadlines met.
*To contribute to the smooth running of the department and support developments in practice within the directorate.
*To contribute to the audit programme of the department as directed.
*To observe the terms and conditions identified included with the training programme.
*To observe the Trusts policies and procedures, and clinical protocols
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS, MRCS or equivalents.
Desirable
FRCS or equivalent
Experience Essential
Eligible for GMC registration on application. Evidence of achievement of ST2 competencies, including delivery of good clinical/ acute care, maintaining good medical practice, good relationships and communications with patients, relatives, colleagues, seniors. 6-12 months experience in cardiothoracic surgery at registrar level. Good teaching and training. Professional behaviour and probity Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement. Validated logbook- documentation of surgical exposure to date. Judgement under pressure:-Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective. Aware of own limitations & when to seek help. Communications skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively, able to discuss treatment options in a way which patients can understand. Problem solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical & flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving Situation awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly. Decision making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision making skills. Leadership and team working: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relationships with others Organisation and planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and importance demands & follow instructions. Understands the importance & impact of information systems.
Desirable
Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visual-spatial awareness Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, basic surgical skills
Additional Criteria Essential
Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Papworth Hospital
Papworth Road
Cambridge Bio Medical Campus
Cambridge
CB2 0AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here (Opens in a new tab)