ST4 Thoracic Surgery – 2026 Recruitment
We would 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.
Further information regarding the format for 2026 recruitment, applicant guide and shortlisting criteria will be available in due course on the NHS England – Wessex website.
Page last reviewed: 19 August 2025
Next review due: 19 August 2026