ST3+ Trust Doctor in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Imperial was formed as a result of the merger between the departments at St Mary's and Hammersmith Hospitals in 2010. The recognised areas of expertise in those departments has been retained and we offer all aspects of cardiac and thoracic surgery except for cardiopulmonary transplantation. There is specific expertise in complex aortic surgery, minimally‑invasive surgery and mitral valve repair.
Main duties of the job
- Pre‑operative assessment and preparation of patients for thoracic surgery in outpatients, for urgent referrals (including emergency trauma cover at St Marys site) and the specific cardiothoracic pre‑assessment clinics.
- Operate as an independent surgeon with or without direct supervision and assist consultants in the operating theatres, providing training and supervision to junior staff and Surgical Care Practitioners as appropriate.