SCTS Vacancies

The Education Secretary for Cardiac Surgery is responsible for delivering and developing the portfolio of education resources available for all members of the SCTS, including Consultants, nationally appointed surgeons in training (NTNs), trust appointed doctors (TAD), nurses, allied health professionals (AHP), as well as core surgical trainees and medical students interested in a career in cardiothoracic surgery. The Education secretary co-chairs the SCTS Education Sub-committee, and is accountable to the Executive of the Society. The term of office is 3 years and may be extended up to 5 years.

The principle duties include:

• Working with all the stream leads responsible for education of NTNs, TADs, AHPs and medical students to deliver the current cardiothoracic surgical training course portfolio within the current financial constraints.
• Coordination of course delivery with course directors, faculty and education administrators, as well as liaising with industry as regards providing products, equipment and venue.
• Quality assurance of the current cardiothoracic surgical training course portfolio through feedback from the course directors, faculty and trainees.
• Oversee the pre- and post- course outcome assessment tools for trainees.
• Responsibility for new course development, as well as appraisal of the stream leads.
• Liaison with industry to procure funding for cardiothoracic surgical training courses.
• Working with Trust Appointed Doctors (TAD) Education leads with a view to developing TAD education.
• Co-ordinate course delivery with partner organisations (EACTS, ESTS, ACCTAC, RCSEd).
• Support Meetings team with educational programme of SCTS University and AGM.
• Assessment of SCTS Fellowship applications.
• Implementation of course accreditation & approval process.
• Developing an education strategy with affiliated professionals.
• Active membership of the SCTS Executive committee, including attendance at meetings and conference calls.
• Liaising with the Communications team in showcasing SCTS Educational activities.
• Working with and supporting the SCTS education administrator to deliver the above.
• Working with the Medical student leads to support the medical student education programme to attract  medical students and 6th formers into the specialty 

Informal discussions may be held with Mike Shackcloth (Education Secretary), Deborah Harrington (outgoing Cardiac Education Secretary), Doug West (Honorary Secretary) or Aman Coonar (President).

Interested members should submit a brief CV and a completed application form to nadia@scts.org by Wednesday 18th November 2026

The Society is seeking a new co-chair of the Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Working Group.  This is an important leadership role in the society, supporting diversity within the specialty by focussing on the development of female cardiothoracic surgeons.

The responsibilities of the Working Group include:

• fostering an environment that supports women in cardiothoracic surgery through education, mentorship, sponsorship and scholarship
• exploring opportunities to increase the percentage of women members practicing in cardiothoracic surgery
• work toward eliminating gender disparities in cardiothoracic surgery
• celebrating diversity and inclusivity by promoting fair treatment and wellness for all
• dealing with all queries sent to the Society from SCTS members and external bodies pertaining to women in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• communicating with SCTS members through reports in the SCTS Bulletin, SCTS Website and presentation at the SCTS Annual Meeting and the Board of Representatives Meeting
• working in collaboration with other surgical sub-speciality associations, and other organisations promoting gender equality nationally and internationally.

Person Specification and Details of the Post

We are seeking expressions of interest from women currently practising as consultant cardiothoracic surgeons in the UK or Ireland.  The co-chair must be a member of the Society in good standing.

The co-chair is responsible for;

• Convening and chairing the sub-committee. Subcommittees will usually meet at least three times per year but many will meet more often depending upon workload.
• Organising and chairing regular, formally-minuted sub-committee meetings. 
• Advising the SCTS Executive and Board on relevant issues
• Producing formal reports on subcommittee activities for the SCTS Executive and attending the Executive meeting to represent the subcommittee.
• Representing the SCTS and liaising with other organisations at the request of the SCTS Executive

This post is an excellent opportunity for continued professional development and for the individual appointed to make a difference nationally.

The post has a 3-year tenure.

Informal discussions may be held with Aman Coonar (SCTS President), Enoch Akowuah (SCTS President Elect) or Doug West (SCTS Honorary Secretary).

Interested members should submit a brief CV and a completed application form to Nadia Little (nadia@scts.org). The closing date for applications is the 1st December 2026.