Locum Consultant in Thoracic Surgery

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Fixed Term for 6 Months

Be part of one of the UK's leading cardiothoracic centres.

NHS Golden Jubilee is Scotland's largest elective hospital and a nationally recognised centre of excellence for heart and lung services, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, colorectal and general surgery, diagnostic imaging and endoscopy. As an NHS Scotland Special Health Board, we play a leading role in delivering world class patient care, education, research and innovation. Our state-of-the-art campus includes the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, Research Institute, Innovation Centre and Conference Hotel, creating a unique environment for clinical excellence and professional development.

The Department of Thoracic Surgery is one of the foremost thoracic units in the UK, providing specialist services to a population of 2.2 million across the West of Scotland. The service is recognised for its leadership in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and is home to one of the largest robotic thoracic surgery programmes in the UK, with over 1,900 robotic procedures performed to date.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Locum Consultant Thoracic Surgeon to join our established team for a fixed-term period of six months. This post has been created to support continued service growth and increasing demand within the department. The successful candidate will join a team delivering the full spectrum of thoracic surgical services within a modern, high-performing and innovative environment.

Applicants must be fully trained in adult thoracic surgery with significant experience in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy. You should be on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for inclusion and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality patient care, education, clinical governance and multidisciplinary team working.

The successful applicant will have opportunities to contribute to teaching, training, research and service development. NHS Golden Jubilee has strong links with universities across Scotland and supports an extensive programme of clinical research, innovation and quality improvement.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent qualification.
• FRCS or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Fully trained in adult thoracic surgery.
• Extensive experience in VATS Lobectomy.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team working skills.
• Commitment to teaching and clinical supervision.
• Evidence of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.

Desirable

• Higher research degree (MSc, MD or PhD).
• Recent NHS experience.
• Ability to independently perform robotic lung resections.
• Experience of clinical research and publications.
• Experience with clinical IT systems.

Why NHS Golden Jubilee?

Located in Clydebank, close to Glasgow and Loch Lomond, NHS Golden Jubilee offers an exceptional working environment, access to cutting-edge technologies, an internationally recognised robotic surgery programme and a strong commitment to innovation, education and staff development.

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact:

Mr Mathew Thomas
Clinical Director
View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

or

Amanda Forbes
Service Manager, Cardiothoracic Services View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.