Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Job Summary

We are seeking a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon to join our dynamic and dedicated clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced surgeon who is passionate about delivering high‑quality patient care, advancing clinical excellence and contributing to the continued development of our surgical services.

• Post:
  Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
• Location:
  
  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool L14 3PE
• Contract:
  
  Permanent, Full‑time (11.75 PA)
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
• Grade:
  Consultant
• On‑call: 1 in 10 rota, Category A frequency payment

• Provide general cardiac surgery care within the Trust.
• Engage in research, audit and teaching commitments.
• Participate in the annual appraisal process, GMC revalidation and job plan reviews.
• Flexibly manage workload in line with needs of the surgical division.
• Mentor and support resident doctors and junior colleagues.

• Full GMC registration.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR or equivalent European rights.
• Appropriate higher Cardiothoracic specialist surgical qualification (FRCS or FECTS) or equivalent.

• Minimum 6 years cardiovascular surgery experience.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Expert clinical opinion on a range of cardiac problems in emergency and elective settings.
• Independent responsibility for patient clinical care.

• Evidence of ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists.
• Ability to manage and lead a surgical firm.

• Experience of postgraduate teaching and delivery of programmes.
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
• Attendance of Training the Trainer course.

• Experience of audit management (completed audit cycle).
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems.
• Peer reviewed publications.

• Evidence of teamwork and innovation engagement.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Critical enquiry approach to work.
• Patient caring attitude.
• Effective communication with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

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