Job summary

An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 to join the AI (Artificial Intelligence) team. We are a small team of experienced and dedicated professionals who collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver a diverse portfolio of innovative, high-quality research trials that help shape the future care of our patients. The Research & Development Department supports a large and expanding portfolio of studies across multiple specialties. We offer a supportive and friendly working environment and are committed to career development, providing a range of training opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Research Nurse or Clinical Trial Coordinator to this Band 5 position. The successful candidate will have experience in delivery of research trials and will thrive on the challenge of delivering high-quality research. The post will be based at the Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI) and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus..

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for assisting with study setup activity, coordination and delivery of commercial and non-commercial trials. Your duties include, recruiting and consenting suitable patients, coordinating data collection, arranging and conducting assessments and follow up appointments, which are specified by the protocol. Liaison, collaboration and effective communication with the wider MDT will be an important part of the role. Assisting the AI research team to ensure the trial is being conducted according to the ethically approved protocol and ICH-GCP standards. You will manage routine studies with support from senior colleagues from setup to archiving.

The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials including observational studies.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking candidate to join the Cardiology Directorate in the role of Non-Coronary Intervention (NCI) Coordinator. This is a fixed term position covering Maternity.

You will be an experienced administrator with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills. You will need proven keyboard skills and an aptitude for using a variety of IT systems. A degree of flexibility with your working hours is also required, as is an excellent telephone manner.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working in a busy, challenging but rewarding environment. You must have a positive approach to change and be highly motivated to work effectively and efficiently.

In return we offer excellent terms and conditions, broad training opportunities and pleasant working conditions in an extremely vital, challenging and interesting role.

Previous experience of working in an NHS environment is desirable.

The NCI Coordinator role will be based at the Royal Papworth Hospital (Cambridge Biomedical Campus).

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will work closely alongside the clinical teams, helping to identify patients who are required for discussion at the weekly MDT meetings and managing NCI patients pathways throughout their care at Royal Papworth Hospital. The NCI Co-ordinator is responsible for collating the necessary information for each patient to be presented and discussed on the agenda. The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients' pathways of care, working alongside consultants and other disciplines of clinical staff.

Refer to the Role Profile for the required Core Skills

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

This is a Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) and Heart Transplantation. The post is available for one year, with a possibility of extension by mutual agreement.

This Fellowship post in the Transplant Unit at Royal Papworth Hospital provides an opportunity for a Cardiologist to receive sub-specialty training in the management of advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.

The post-holder will work with the six existing Transplant Cardiologists and one Health Education East of England rotating cardiology registrar as part of the wider Transplant Team. The post will provide experience and training in all aspects of inpatients and outpatient care of advanced heart failure and heart transplant patients.

Successful candidates in the role will receiving training opportunities on par with a UK trainee and the post-holder will have a trained and named educational supervisor, be mentored by the existing team with regular meetings and oversight by the whole team.

Informal visits can be arranged through Dr Pettit or Dr Bhagra.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible to the Clinical Lead of the Transplant Unit and accountable to the Medical Director when undertaking the following duties:

1.Delivery of patient care under Consultant supervision, seeking advice or assistance as required according to level of experience.

2.To read and abide by the standard operating procedures of the Transplant unit.

3.Completion of accurate records, such as patient notes and discharge summaries.

4.Attendance at clinics, catheter labs, ward rounds and clinical meetings.

5.Undertaking procedures which will be directly or indirectly supervised as appropriate for level of experience.

6.Participation in clinical audit and research

7.Participation in regular timetabled teaching of other junior medical staff, students and non-medical staff.

8.Participation in training activities, maintaining portfolio and personal development plan.

9.Attendance at mandatory training.

10.Compliance with the policies and procedures of the Trust.

11.Adherence to the working pattern of the specialty and participating in the monitoring of hours as required by the Trust.

12.Notify the appropriate consultant if unavailable to attend work

13.Booking annual leave in accordance with the departmental arrangements and policies of Trust

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

This post is available for 6 months initially to cover maternity leave and out of programme for national trainees, with the possibility of an extension of a further 6 months.

The application process may close earlier if we receive an adequate number of suitable applicants.

Main duties of the job

*To participate fully in all aspects of the training and assessment programme, this will follow the requirements of PMETB curricula.

*To maintain the necessary records of training/logbook, and to participate in the formal annual assessment, and any other assessment arranged with the consultants

*To attend all relevant clinical and educational meetings

*To take part in the out of hours rota, and ensure that there is always adequate cover

*To undertake such other duties e.g. preparation of rotas, audit information or other administrative or organisational duties as required by the consultants.

*To participate in the training and education of medical students, junior medical staff, and non-medical staff.

*To provide a professional role model for more junior medical staff, and provide guidance and support, particularly during the out of hours period.

*To ensure that all records are accurately maintained and appropriate deadlines met.

*To contribute to the smooth running of the department and support developments in practice within the directorate.

*To contribute to the audit programme of the department as directed.

*To observe the terms and conditions identified included with the training programme.

*To observe the Trusts policies and procedures, and clinical protocols

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Physiotherapy team as a Band 5 Lead Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner. You will combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership, supporting our team of Assistant Practitioners to deliver high-quality rehabilitation to patients with a range of complex cardiothoracic conditions.

Working alongside our physiotherapists, you will manage a delegated caseload, assess and progress rehabilitation, promote independence and contribute to safe discharge planning. You will also play a key role in supporting, supervising and developing our support workers, including induction, competencies, appraisals and training.

We are looking for an organised, motivated and compassionate practitioner with rehabilitation experience, excellent communication skills and experience supporting junior staff or students.

This post is a full time 12 month fixed term contract, and may include weekend shifts.

Join a specialist team at an internationally renowned cardiothoracic hospital, where you can develop your leadership skills, influence services and make a real difference to patients.

Main duties of the job

*Manage a delegated caseload, undertaking assessment, treatment and progression of rehabilitation for patients with a range of cardiothoracic conditions.

*Work independently within agreed competencies, alongside registered therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team, to promote patient recovery, independence and safe discharge.

*Provide day-to-day leadership and support to Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioners.

*Coordinate recruitment, induction, competency development, training, supervision and appraisal of staff.

*Support staff development through teaching, mentoring and the delivery of clinical competencies.

*Represent and advocate for AHP support workers through departmental, Trust and wider system forums.

*Contribute to service improvement, audit and evaluation projects to support high-quality rehabilitation services.

*Participate flexibly in the enhanced seven-day Physiotherapy service.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 physiotherapist with an interest in Critical Care to join our supportive, dynamic and growing Physiotherapy team at Royal Papworth Hospital. We are seeking an individual who is confident, flexible and able to work independently within multidisciplinary clinical teams.

You will join a skilled, supportive and innovative Physiotherapy team that works closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Royal Papworth Hospital is recognised internationally for excellence in cardiothoracic care, providing a collaborative environment where continuous learning, service improvement and professional development are actively encouraged.

What we provide to you:

Support and teaching to enable you to provide excellent patient care across critical care

Specialist departmental and team in service training

Regular one to ones, clinical supervision, appraisals, and competency support

In house courses and access to external courses and conferences

Involvement with expert multi-disciplinary teams

Advanced skills teaching and competencies across the specialities at Royal Papworth, in order to support out of hours physiotherapy provision.

Opportunity for service development projects

Participation in audits and research.

Support and guidance for you to mentor students and junior staff.

This post is a 12 month fixed term, full time role. There will be an expectation for weekend and on call duties.

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Main duties of the job

To undertake an independent comprehensive, assessment of cardiothoracic patients who have a wide variety of clinical presentations with a range of complexities.

To effectively manage own clinical caseload, support others daily and prioritise workload accordingly.

To effectively communicate and integrate Physiotherapy treatment plans to a wide range of health professionals involved in the patients care.

To have an awareness of evidence-base and current developments and how this impacts clinical practice.

To actively participate and lead sessions in team and departmental learning opportunities including in-service training (IST) sessions, clinical supervision and education.

To provide leadership, supervision and mentorship for junior staff and students, and deputise for the Team Lead physiotherapist.

To participate in and lead relevant audit, service improvement projects, and research with support from senior staff.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Join the UK's leading specialist heart and lung hospital and take your career to the next level as a Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Histopathology at Royal Papworth Hospital.

At Royal Papworth Hospital, we deliver world-class treatment and care in a truly exceptional environment -- combining cutting-edge medicine, pioneering research, and a proud 100-year legacy of innovation. As the first hospital in the country rated "Outstanding" across all five CQC domains, we're committed to excellence in everything we do.

You will work within a highly skilled and collaborative Histopathology team, contributing to a wide range of specialist services including thoracic oncology, congenital and structural heart disease, pulmonary vascular disease, heart muscle pathology, and interstitial lung disease.

We welcome full-time, part-time, locum, and job-share applicants, and encourage flexible working. The role offers opportunities to shape your job plan, pursue specialist interests, and collaborate with experts from across the Cambridge Biomedical Campus -- home to Cambridge University Hospitals, Cancer Research UK, AstraZeneca, and the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute.

Main duties of the job

1. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards to support the management of cardiothoracic patients.

2. Share with colleagues the responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Cardiothoracic Histo/Cytopathology Service and the running of relevant MDTs.

3. Experience in clinical teaching to colleagues and undergraduates.

4. Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.

5. Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Royal Papworth Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term 2-year apprenticeship to join our team. If you are interested in science and medicine and would like to get paid whilst studying a college equivalent course, then this is the job for you! You would have the chance to become a registered Pharmacy Technician at the end of this course which opens many doors in the Pharmacy world. You will be required to have excellent communication skills, have good attention to detail and be able to work well within a team environment. This means you must be highly organised, have good time management skills and meet the targets set by your tutors and educational supervisor.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will rotate through each area of the pharmacy including stores and procurement, dispensary, clinical trials, homecare and the wards. They will be expected to work closely with the pharmacy team and MDT's including nurses and Healthcare Support Workers depending on what area of the pharmacy they will be rotated in at the time.

They will be participating in receiving deliveries of medication, ward top ups, how to create orders of medications, learning the different areas of the pharmacy, dispensing prescriptions, stock and date checking, podding inpatients to help their discharge to run smoothly, counselling patients at their discharge on the wards and performing medication histories for new patients.

This will all coincide with their learning on the job for the two-year apprenticeship in order to complete the course and achieve the knowledge, skills and competencies in becoming a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

The successful candidate will be required to have good communication skills, a good attention to detail and be able to work well within a team environment.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, and self-directed Research Nurse or Clinical Trials Coordinator to join the Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart and Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and play a key role in delivering the POSITION study, part of the CG-TIC programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research that aims to advance our understanding of respiratory disease while supporting the development of future healthcare interventions. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, consenting, and supporting research participants, helping to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, patient-centred research.

Based within the VPD-HLRI Clinical Research Facility, you will work across both the Heart and Lung Research Institute and Royal Papworth Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary research team. You will be involved in all aspects of study delivery, from participant recruitment and trial coordination through to data collection and study close-out.

Applicants should have experience supporting clinical research studies and working with patients in a clinical setting. A recognised clinical research qualification, such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, is desirable. Previous NHS experience and experience within a relevant specialty area would be advantageous.

You will be based at the VPD-HLRI and Royal Papworth Hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating study activities, arranging and conducting participant visits, obtaining informed consent, collecting high-quality research data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and research governance standards. You will work closely with investigators, clinical teams, academic collaborators, sponsors, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the study.

As a key member of the Research Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of the POSITION study at the VPD Heart and Lung Research Institute Clinical Research Facility and Royal Papworth Hospital.

This role offers a balance of collaborative team working and individual responsibility within a supportive and dynamic research environment. In addition to coordinating clinical trials, you will receive training and support to develop and maintain research-specific clinical competencies, including venepuncture, ECG recording, vital signs assessment, sample processing, and centrifugation.

The successful applicant will be part of the VPD-HLRI Clinical Research Facility (CRF) team undertaking trials within the Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will liaise closely with HLRI-CRF team members, clinical trial delivery teams, and support R&D teams and study sponsor representatives. You will be expected to operate with minimum supervision in organising and planning your own workload.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

The post is suitable for intensivists wishing to enhance their specialist experience in all aspects of adult cardiothoracic critical care, including transplantation, mechanical assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, focused ultrasound examinations and transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE). Applicants will be expected to have completed or be within two years of completing specialist training in their parent specialty.

Specialist Registrars currently enrolled in a UK training programme who wish to retain their National Training Number (NTN) whilst at Royal Papworth, should discuss this 'out-of-programme-experience' (OOP) with their Programme Director. Those not currently in a UK training programme will be appointed as Senior Clinical Fellows, and will be Locally Employed doctors within the Trust. UK applicants should be aware that time spent in a Trust appointed post may not be counted towards the award of the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Prospective approval for up to one year can normally be sought from the relevant Royal College when a numbered post has been obtained following such an appointment. Overseas candidates are advised to check the latest GMC requirements for registration, including English language skills.

Main duties of the job

*To participate fully in the delivery of critical care services, research, and training and educational programmes;

*To maintain a logbook and appropriate records of progress;

*To participate in regular performance reviews;

*To provide an out of hours' service;

o The ICU Specialist Registrars (Resident) or ICU Fellow will provide immediate support for the critical care areas and emergency resuscitation support for the entire hospital;

o The daytime ICU cover is provided by 3 ICU consultants along with a minimum of four doctors, including ICU fellows, ICU higher specialty trainees, Internal Medicine trainees and Foundation Programme Doctors. At night, there are 3 registrar level doctors, plus cover for the Enhanced Recovery Unit is provided by a resident doctor in Anaesthesia.

*To complete accurate records, such as patient notes and medical audit records;

*Participation in teaching of medical staff, undergraduate students and other non-medical staff as required by the hospital;

*Participation in clinical audit activities

*To adhere to the hospital and departmental policy for the booking and taking of leave;

*The Department is actively involved in both basic and clinical research. Encouragement is given to participate in on-going research projects;

*Trainees will be required to observe all hospital policies and procedures, and appropriate clinical procedures.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour