Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities
1. Work in a multidisciplinary team in the cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care department to care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and cardiology procedures in one of the busiest cardiac centres in the UK
2. Gain experience by working with full consultant support in one of 4-5 cardiac theatres, 1 thoracic theatre, 1-2 cardiology labs (including hybrid for TAVI and MTEER procedures and complex electrophysiology) and the 16-bedded cardiac intensive care unit. Potential exposure to congenital heart disease (paediatric and adult). 
3. Undertake a competency- based fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care in a well established training programme. 
4. Participate in the formal consultant-led weekly teaching in cardiac anaesthesia, ITU and transoesophageal echocardiography with extensive support and training given to those undertaking TOE accreditation.

Experience/ skills needed
1. 3 years wide general anaesthesia or ITU experience
2. Clear interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia/ ITU
3. Previous cardiothoracic anaesthesia/ ITU experience desirable
4. Full time position with out of hours shifts to cover the cardiac ITU 
5. GMC registration 

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  £65,048       Basic Salary – MT05 £73,992

 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 Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.   

Interviews will be held on 13/10/2025   Job Reference; 188-MD30925 - This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd September 2025

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