Trust Doctor - Cardiac Surgery
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £76,582 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 3EX |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What you will bring to the role Criteria: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCS or equivalent medical qualification Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date FRCS (CTh or equivalent) (desirable) Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK Candidates must meet professional health requirements All Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English Significant experience at registrar level after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. As well as significant experience in medical/surgical speciliities. Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training) Previous clinical experience within the UK/NHS Ability to provide details of full employment history Evidence of Career progression and achievements in line with totality of training period Evidence of involvement in an audit/quality improvement/formal research project (desirable) Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching with implementation of feedback from teaching (desirable) Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to Cardiac Surgery beyond the mandatory curriculum (desirable) Experience in independent operating or supervised undergoing full cardiac surgical operations (desirable) Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems including initial management of an acutely ill patient Ability to prioritise clinical need whilst maximising safety and minimising risk Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice & clinical improvement initiatives Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity (desirable) Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) (desirable) Evidence of academic & research achievements (desirable) Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. For questions about this job, contact: Mr Pankaj Kaul Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, LGI Tel 0113 3925792 pankaj.kaul@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 23rd September 2026 Interview Date: 28th September 2026 About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.