Trust Doctor

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

• 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)

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.