SCTS Vacancies

The SCTS is seeking expressions of interest from members for the role of Honorary Treasurer. This will be a proleptic appointment. The appointee will work alongside the current Honorary Treasurer for a familiarisation period, with a formal handover planned at the March 2026 annual meeting in Belfast.  The Honorary Secretary is responsible for managing the Society’s financial affairs.

The responsibilities of the Honorary Treasurer role are:

• Dealing with the Society’s accountants;
• Managing all banking issues, the investment portfolio, and all other fiscal issues;
• Managing the SCTS administrative staff including annual appraisal and the payroll;
• Attending weekly meetings of the SCTS senior officeholders, either by teleconference or in person;
• Presenting a financial report at the AGM and thrice-yearly Executive meetings.

Interested members should submit a brief CV and a completed application form to emma@scts.org by 26th September 2025.

Please find below a link to the Job Description for further information and an application to complete should you be interested in the role.

Job Description
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The SCTS is seeking expressions of interest from consultant members for the role of Deputy Adult Cardiac Surgery Audit Lead. The role involves working alongside the Cardiac Surgery Audit Lead in developing and supporting the Society's audit aims and requirements.

The future of cardiac surgical audit is likely to be a changing landscape. There is an increasing move to report more outcomes than mortality. With national drivers such as GIRFT and the SCTS Quality Assurance Programme (QAP), challenges will need to be faced in developing the appropriate structures for collecting and reporting these outcomes. This will lead to an expansion of responsibilities for individuals involved in adult cardiac surgical audit.

The post has a tenure of three years, with the potential for a one-year extension.

The responsibilities of the post include:

• Supporting the Adult Cardiac Surgery Audit Lead in carrying out their role.
• Providing input and taking on responsibilities to develop the audit strategy.
• Working on adult cardiac surgery data collection, analysis and presentation
• Dealing with queries sent to the SCTS pertaining to adult cardiac surgery audit.
• Attending meetings of the SCTS Audit Sub-Committee, which occur 4-5 times per year, either by teleconference or in person, as well as the SCTS Annual Meeting.
• Assisting in the presentation of outcome data on the SCTS website.
• Helping to develop academic aspects of outcomes analysis in adult cardiac surgery.
• Assisting in the developing the QAP and the SCTS Dashboard.
• Working in conjunction with the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR) and the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP), including potentially attending meetings at NICOR.

It is essential that the Deputy Adult Cardiac Surgery Audit Lead is a member of the SCTS and employed as a Consultant Surgeon with a practice in adult cardiac surgery. Experience in audit data analysis and publication, clinical governance and NHS management, such as Unit Audit Lead, Clinical Governance Lead or Clinical Director, would be desirable.

The post is not remunerated, and it will require the successful candidate to seek support from their Trust and to negotiate their job plan to enable delivery of the role. Informal discussions may be held with Uday Trivedi (Adult Cardiac Surgery Audit Lead) and Doug West (Chair, SCTS Honorary Secretary).

Interested members should submit a brief CV and a completed application form to emma@scts.org by 15^th  October 2025.

Application Form

SCTS Research Sub-Committee Appointed Members: Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Leads

Job description

The Society is in the process of further developing the SCTS Research Sub-Committee, with the purpose of widening participation, career opportunities and the successful delivery of world-class research in cardiothoracic surgery.

The responsibilities of the sub-committee include:

• Developing a strategy of coordinating nationally run cardiothoracic surgery research trials and creating an infrastructure to deliver these trials
• Advising the SCTS Executive and Board on academic issues relevant to cardiothoracic surgery.
• Providing advice to the SCTS Scientific Meeting Committee regarding education and research activities through representation on this committee.
• Advising the SCTS Executive in relation to SCTS Research Fellowship Awards.
• Providing advice to the SAC in Cardiothoracic surgery through academic representation on the SAC.
• Representing academics, and trainees, in matters related to academic cardiothoracic surgery careers and cardiovascular/ thoracic medicine research in the UK on behalf of the SCTS and as agreed by SCTS Executive and Board.
• Representing the SCTS in other national and international research initiatives at the request of the SCTS executive.
• Advising on and undertaking other activities related to academic cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular/ thoracic medicine research, as agreed by SCTS Executive.
• Hosting the annual SCTS National Research Meeting every autumn.

In view of this, the SCTS are seeking expressions of interest from Consultant Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons to become Appointed Members of the Research Sub-Committee as Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Leads. This will be an excellent opportunity for continued professional development and for the individual to make a difference nationally. It is essential that anyone applying to become an Appointed Member of the Sub-Committee is a member of the SCTS.

The post has a 3-year tenure, with the potential for a 1-year extension.

Informal discussions may be held with Mahmoud Loubani (SCTS Research Sub-Committee Co-chair), Babu Naidu (SCTS Research Sub-Committee Co-chair).

Interested members should submit a brief CV and a completed application form to emma@scts.org. The closing date for applications is the 10^th October 2025.

Application Form

SCTS Research Sub-Committee Appointed Members: 2 Student Representatives

Job description

We are pleased to invite applications for the position of 2 Medical Student Leads to the Research Subcommittee of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS).

This role offers a unique opportunity for medical students with a strong interest in academic surgery to contribute meaningfully to national research initiatives within cardiothoracic surgery. The appointed student(s) will serve a two-year tenure under the guidance and mentorship of the Co-Chairs of the SCTS Research Subcommittee. The position also interfaces with the Cardiothoracic Interdisciplinary Research Network (CIRN) and supports initiatives such as the Mentorship and Research Scheme for Students (MARSS).

This role requires proactive engagement, the ability to implement and develop new ideas, and a commitment to advancing academic opportunities for students within the specialty.

The responsibilities of the sub-committee include:

• Contribute meaningfully to the development of new academic projects and the progression of existing ones
• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of research initiatives aimed at medical students across the UK
• Organise and promote national student-led research projects through MARSS, including recruitment, coordination, and communication with student collaborators
• Liaise with CIRN and other national collaborative networks to enhance student involvement in ongoing multicentre studies
• Assist in the development of educational and mentorship resources to support student engagement with academic cardiothoracic surgery
• Contribute to strategic discussions within the subcommittee regarding the future direction of student research engagement
• Represent the views and needs of medical students within the subcommittee, advocating for increased access to research and mentorship opportunities
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for the SCTS Research Subcommittee, as required
• Maintain regular communication with the committee and ensure timely updates on progress and deliverables by attending quarterly meetings.

Essential Criteria:

• Current enrolment in a UK medical school
• Demonstrated interest in academic cardiothoracic surgery and research
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to active and consistent engagement throughout the two-year term

Desirable Criteria:

• Prior experience in research committees or student-led academic societies
• A track record of research involvement (e.g., audits, abstracts, publications, or presentations)
• Familiarity with the work and structure of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS)
• Confidence in networking with surgeons, trainees, and research leads within academic departments

We strongly encourage applications from enthusiastic and self-driven individuals eager to take on academic leadership roles, shape the future of student research involvement, and contribute to the national academic landscape of cardiothoracic surgery.

Interested members should submit a brief CV and a letter of expression of interest (maximum one page) to emma@scts.org. The closing date for applications is the 10^th October 2025.