Consultant in Thoracic Surgery | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Posting date:	15 May 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 June 2025
Location:	Leicester, LE3 9QP
Company:	University Hospitals of Leicester
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7131980/358-7131980-CON

Summary

The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers individualised patient care across the full spectrum of general thoracic surgical practice, serving a large population with dedicated clinics in Leicester, Burton, Kettering, Northampton and Peterborough. Our surgeons contribute as core members of the Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Lung Volume Reduction, Sarcoma and Neuroendocrine Tumour multidisciplinary team meetings. There are seven operating lists per week, at Glenfield Hospital. Patients are cared for postoperatively in a dedicated thoracic surgical unit, including a specialist high dependency care.

We are one of the leading UK centres for the surgical management of malignant pleural mesothelioma and emphysema, with an extensive lung cancer and general thoracic practice. The Unit boasts an international reputation for research across these areas. There are currently four Consultant Surgeons in the Unit, who are supported by a team of 14 Medics.

Glenfield Hospital is a 600-bed centre of medical excellence for clinical services, teaching and research. There are close links to Leicester Medical School, including teaching of undergraduate medical students. Glenfield Hospital has, year on year, increased the number of patients treated, introduced service developments and expanded the range of treatments available. We have gained an excellent reputation for the quality of services we provide as recognised by the results in the Quality Health Patients Satisfaction survey.

To provide Consultant Thoracic Surgeon services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.

To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance ‘Duties of a Doctor’ are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.

To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.

To actively participate in audit.

To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.

To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the CMG.

To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner.

To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.

To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.




Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

The job plan is subject to revision with a 3 month notice to align with the needs of the service. The final weekly schedule will be agreed with the post holder following the issue of contract.

Outline Job Plan

Activity

PA

Leicester Outpatient clinic + Patient Admin

1.25

Ward Round

0.25

Peripheral Clinic and MDT

1.25

Theatre sessions (include post op ward round)

3.75

On-calls

2

Supporting professional activities

1.5

Total

10




The job plan is based on 10 PA, including 3.75 theatre operating sessions per week. Additional PAs above the 10 basics will be negotiated on the basis of the needs of the service.

This will also be determined by theatre availability.

•On-calls

There is a commitment to undertake on-call which is non-resident, 1 in 4, for Thoracic Surgery, including the management of cardiothoracic trauma.

•Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)

It is expected that most consultants within the Trust will have 2.5 PA’s for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) including CPD. 1.5 PA’s are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training.This further 1 PA above 1.5 PA will be available for SPA as part of the job planning process for further appropriate verifiable SPA





This advert closes on Thursday 5 Jun 2025