• Job Description

  Req#: C9298-MED-733?language=en&page=903&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Thoracic department at St James University Hospital has a vacancy of a 12 month Fixed Term Contract position and is one of the largest in the UK with a catchment population of 2.5 million and currently services 6 MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 7 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will be expected to engage in all aspects of care in the department. 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, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals.

  About us

  Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable and Empowered. All actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.

  Our Thoracic unit is one of the largest and most reputable in the UK. We perform more than 300 anatomical lung resections per year, with more than 80% of them done minimally invasively (VATS or RATS). We have a passion for innovation and proven track record for training. The department has an established endobronchial and navigational bronchoscopy service, as well as a robotic programme.

  Our CSU boasts a passionate, talented team and successful candidates will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

  Date posted

  17 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £61,825 a year +OOH

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9298-MED-733

  Job locations

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

  The Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is based at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7 million. In addition to treating patients in Leeds, the provision of gynaecological cancer surgery for patients from York, Harrogate, Calderdale, Mid-Yorkshire and Bradford is centralised at St Jamess Hospital. 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 MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 6 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.

  MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

  Consultant Team:

  Mr Alex. Brunelli

  Mr Nilanjan Chaudhuri

  Mr. Joshil Lodhia

  Mr. Marco Nardini

  Mr Richard Milton

  Mr Peter Tcherveniakov

  Ms Elaine Teh

  The consultant team are supported by a team of 9 registrars, Trust Doctors and surgical trainees. There are also 3 full time ANPs and 2 SHOs.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  Please see Person Specification

  DUTIES OF THE POST

  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.

  LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  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.

  TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

  Opportunities exist for participating in research within the Department as well as an on-going teaching programme. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in the departmental audit meetings

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

  The Leeds Cancer Centre, which is part of the regional Yorkshire Cancer Network, is based at St Jamess University Hospital in Leeds and serves a population of 2.7 million. In addition to treating patients in Leeds, the provision of gynaecological cancer surgery for patients from York, Harrogate, Calderdale, Mid-Yorkshire and Bradford is centralised at St Jamess Hospital. 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 MDTs across the region. The department has expanded greatly over the years and continues to do so. We currently have 6 consultants, 9 Registrars, and 3 ANPs. Theatres and clinics run daily. There is a 32 bedded thoracic ward including a dedicated 4 bedded HDU.

  MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

  Consultant Team:

  Mr Alex. Brunelli

  Mr Nilanjan Chaudhuri

  Mr. Joshil Lodhia

  Mr. Marco Nardini

  Mr Richard Milton

  Mr Peter Tcherveniakov

  Ms Elaine Teh

  The consultant team are supported by a team of 9 registrars, Trust Doctors and surgical trainees. There are also 3 full time ANPs and 2 SHOs.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  Please see Person Specification

  DUTIES OF THE POST

  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.

  LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  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.

  TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

  Opportunities exist for participating in research within the Department as well as an on-going teaching programme. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in the departmental audit meetings

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
  • 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 publics trust in the profession.
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
  • Significant recent experience in Thoracic Surgery
  • Ability to provide complete details of employment history
  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
  • Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
  • At least 4 years experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

  Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

  Essential

  • Hold a Full current registration with a 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
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

  Clinical, Academic, and Personal 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
  • 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
  • Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
  • Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
  • Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
  • 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 publics trust in the profession.
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
  • Significant recent experience in Thoracic Surgery
  • Ability to provide complete details of employment history
  • Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
  • Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
  • At least 4 years experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)

  Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

  Essential

  • Hold a Full current registration with a 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
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

  Clinical, Academic, and Personal 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
  • 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
  • Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
  • Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
  • Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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