Recruitment for 2026 will follow the Round 1 2026 timetable. The exact timeline has now been confirmed below.
Important to note – ST4 Thoracic Surgery
We like to inform applicants that 2026 recruitment (for posts starting in August 2026) will be the last year of recruitment to ST4 Thoracic Surgery posts.
After the 2026 recruitment cycle entry into this specialty will be at ST1 level only.
Key dates
Advert: 22/10/2025
Applications open: 10:00am 23/10/2025
Applications close: 4:00pm 20/11/2025
Interviews: 02/02/2026 and 03/02/2026
Application Documents and Links
Person Specifications – ST1 Cardiothoracic Surgery and ST4 Thoracic Surgery
ST1 Cardiothoracic Surgery Applicant Guide – 2026
ST1 Cardiothoracic Surgery Self Assessment Criteria – 2026
ST4 Thoracic Applicant Guide – 2026
ST4 Thoracic Self Assessment Criteria – 2026
ST4 Thoracic Multiplier for Self Assessment – 2026
ST4 – Alternative Certificate of Eligibility to Enter Higher Surgical Training