Job Title: Senior Cardiac Surgeon (CVTS), Head of Second UnitHospital: Divine Heart Hospital, LucknowEmployment Type: Full-timeSalary:Lucrative emolument, negotiable for the right candidate.About UsDivine Heart Hospital is a dedicated 110-bed heart hospital in Lucknow, accredited for DrNB in CVTS and Cardiology. We provide advanced cardiac surgical care to adult and paediatric patients, with modern cardiac OTs, a cath lab and a dedicated cardiac ICU.Role OverviewWe need an experienced Cardiac Surgeon who can operate independently on both adult and paediatric patients. The surgeon will head our second CVTS unit and lead its surgical team, outcomes and academic work.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform adult cardiac surgeries independently:CABG, both on-pump and off-pump (OPCAB)Valve repair and replacement (MVR, AVR, DVR)Aortic surgeriesRedo proceduresPerform paediatric and congenital heart surgeries independently: ASD, VSD, TOF, PDA ligation, BT shunt and other congenital correctionsHead the second CVTS unit, including OT planning, team supervision, surgical outcomes and unit administrationManage pre-operative evaluation, case selection and post-operative care in the cardiac ICUHandle cardiac surgical emergencies and on-call dutiesWork closely with the cardiology, anaesthesia, perfusion and critical care teamsTeach and guide DrNB CVTS residents, and lead academic, audit and research activitiesMaintain surgical records and follow NABH and hospital protocolsCounsel patients and families before and after surgeryQualificationsMBBS with MCh / DrNB in CVTS (mandatory)Valid registration with NMC / UP State Medical CouncilFellowship or training in paediatric cardiac surgery preferredExperienceMinimum 8-10 years of post-MCh/DrNB experience in cardiac surgeryProven record of independent adult and paediatric cardiac surgeries, with a good case volumeExperience heading a unit and teaching residents is preferredSkillsExcellent surgical skills and sound clinical judgementLeadership and unit managementGood communication with patients, families and the wider teamTeaching aptitudeWhat We OfferLucrative pay package with performance-based incentivesLeadership role as Head of UnitWell-equipped cardiac OTs, a cath lab and a dedicated cardiac ICUAcademic environment with a DrNB CVTS teaching programWork Location: In person