Senior Locally Employed Doctor - Cardiothoracic Transplant Respiratory

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
• At least 3 years of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Competence in managing cardiothoracic emergencies.
• An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• A commitment to personal CPD

Desirable criteria

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Logbook
• Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar)
• Involvement in Research & Publication

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Evidence of GIM clinical competencies, including the management of medical emergencies
• Evidence of clinical competencies in sternotomy, cannulation for initiation of cardio-pulmonary bypass, bronchoscopy skills
• Engaged in medical practice for 3 out of last 5 years including the most recent 12 months
• Not previously been turned down for sponsorship by an GMC approved sponsor

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
• Self-awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
• Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
• English Language Skills: Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues and be demonstrated by having ( the following scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7.5

Desirable criteria

• Presentations at regional, national or international meetings

AUDIT AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Desirable criteria

• Participation in audit and quality improvement
• Research experience

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