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Pay
- £61,825 a year
Job type
- Fixed term contract
Location
Leeds LS9 7TF
Full job description
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
