Locum Consultant Gerontologist with Interest in Acute Frailty

Job overview

Kings has established itself as a premier centre for minimally invasive heart valve surgery, offering patients the full spectrum of limited-access surgical approaches. The programme encompasses minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement via right mini-thoracotomy, minimally invasive tricuspid valve surgery, mini-sternotomy aortic valve replacement, and endoscopic aortic valve replacement.

The unit's minimally invasive valve programme is supported by a dedicated team of three subspecialty consultants with extensive experience in these technically demanding procedures, consistently achieving results that compare favourably with the best internationally published outcomes. Patients benefit from reduced surgical trauma, shorter intensive care and hospital stays, faster return to normal activity, and improved cosmetic outcomes compared with conventional open surgery.

Main duties of the job

· Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery — including repair and replacement

· Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Surgery — including repair techniques via a minimally invasive approach

· Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery — including mini-sternotomy AVR and endoscopic AVR

· Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting — including endoscopic assisted CABG techniques

· Minimally Invasive Aortic Root / Ascending aorta Surgery

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointment involves a balanced distribution of time across cardiac theatres, the ward, and outpatient clinics, ensuring a well-rounded clinical experience throughout the fellowship. The unit is supported by three dedicated minimally invasive cardiac surgery consultants, providing the fellow with exceptional operative exposure and mentorship. The fellow will have the opportunity to develop proficiency in the full spectrum of minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques. Training will be delivered in a progressive and structured manner.

The fellow will advance from assisted participation through to primary operating under supervised consultant guidance, in keeping with their evolving competency and experience. It is anticipated that by the conclusion of the fellowship, the post-holder will have accumulated a substantial operative logbook reflective of a high-volume minimally invasive practice, positioning them competitively for a consultant post with a dedicated minimally invasive cardiac surgery remit.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• Proven experience as full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the ST3 grade or higher
• Proven experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• MRCS

Desirable criteria

• Other degrees/qualifications
• Post CCT or Equivalent

Audit

Essential criteria

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.

Academic Achievements

Desirable criteria

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation

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