Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Endovascular Fellow Vascular Surgery (experienced registrar-level). The successful applicant will work a 1 in 6 vascular/endovascular on-call, with no commitment to General Surgery. The post could suit experienced/post-CCT vascular trainees who wish to train further in routine and complex open and endovascular surgery, prior to appointment as a Consultant. Following a recent re-organisation of regional vascular services, Sunderland (SRH) is now one of 3 tertiary arterial centres for vascular services in the North-East (spoke sites at South Tyneside, Bishop Auckland & Durham). The service consists of 9 Consultant Vascular Surgeons and 4 Specialist Vascular Nurses supported by a full team of junior doctors, nursing and administrative staff, with input from many other services including Interventional Radiology, Stroke Medicine, Diabetes, Medical Physics, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and Physiotherapy. South Tyneside & Sunderland NHSFT was one of the first UK vascular centres to commission its own dedicated hybrid endovascular theatre (2014) and our GE Discovery 730 system is now scheduled for upgrade to the latest technology GE Allia IGS 740. This operating facility is allocated exclusively for vascular use 24/7. In addition, all Endovascular Surgeons have their own job-planned sessions (totalling 6 sessions/week) in the SRH Radiology Room 5 angiosuite (Siemens Artis Q, installed 2019) for further endovascular capacity
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be actively involved in the planning and delivery of routine percutaneous endovascular procedures, hybrid cases including complex aorto-iliac re-canalisation using fusion imaging and endovascular aneurysm repair (conventional & complex). There will also be dedicated surgeon-led sessions in the angiosuite and ambulatory endovenous intervention. Endovascular planning and training will be offered on TeraRecon software and GE Fusion packages.
Specific features to this fellowship include:
Dedicated, timetabled angiosuite (surgeon-led) and hybrid-theatre training lists
Standard high-volume endovascular caseload experience (i.e. catheter angiography, iliac/femoro-popliteal angioplasty/stenting, lysis, tibial intervention)
Renal arterio-venous endovascular intervention
Endovascular case planning (routine/complex peripheral and aortic) using contemporary software packages e.g. TeraRecon
IRMER training certification (if required)
Complete Independent Hybrid theatre operating (i.e. without Radiologist or Radiographer)
Image optimization and post-processing
Hybrid imaging hardware driving/intra-operative image manipulation
Training in Fusion-guided endovascular intervention
Vascular duplex scanning training sessions as required
Independent/Supervised endo-venous lists (RFA/EVLA/foam sclerotherapy)
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant will work a 1 in 6 vascular/endovascular on-call, with no commitment to General Surgery. The post could suit experienced/post-CCT vascular trainees who wish to train further in routine and complex open and endovascular surgery, prior to appointment as a Consultant. There may well be opportunities within the STSFT team for such appointments in the future, for the right candidate.
Our unit is well-recognised for its surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) service and this post has been introduced to offer training/refinement of all aspects of both routine and complex endovascular care.
Specific features to this fellowship include:
- Dedicated, timetabled angiosuite (surgeon-led) and hybrid-theatre training lists
- Standard high-volume endovascular caseload experience (i.e. catheter angiography, iliac/femoro-popliteal angioplasty/stenting, lysis, tibial intervention)
- Renal arterio-venous endovascular intervention
- Endovascular case planning (routine/complex peripheral and aortic) using contemporary software packages e.g. TeraRecon
- IRMER training certification (if required)
- Complete Independent Hybrid theatre operating (i.e. without radiologist or radiographer)
- Image optimization and post-processing
- Hybrid imaging hardware driving/intra-operative image manipulation
- Training in Fusion-guided endovascular intervention
- Vascular duplex scanning training sessions as required
- Independent/Supervised endo-venous lists (RFA/EVLA/foam sclerotherapy)
In addition to the comprehensive endovascular programme, there will be continued exposure to conventional open vascular surgery, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction, renal access and complex venous work.
Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. Clinical audit projects are actively encouraged in the department, whilst participation in clinical governance and morbidity & mortality meetings is mandatory.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration and possession of the Intercollegiate Examination in General Surgery is desirable but not essential. Salary will be at an appropriate point on pay-scale.
Other duties (not exhaustive):
- To staff outpatient clinics which will include new, review and urgent referrals
- Dealing with both routine and emergency admissions
- Be involved in complex clinical, patient management problems and inter-disciplinary planning treatment
- Active vascular MDT & Angio meeting involvement
- Data submission to National Vascular Registry as appropriate
- Comprehensive patient handover with written and verbal communication as appropriate for all vascular and referred inpatients
- Help develop new services where needed
- Clinical Support of more junior members of the vascular team and Vascular SpN
- Be expected to take an active part in continuing medical education and undergraduate teaching.
- Full engagement with Clinical Audit and Clinic Governance is required
PLANNED INTERVIEW DATE 31ST AUGUST 2022
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant will work a 1 in 6 vascular/endovascular on-call, with no commitment to General Surgery. The post could suit experienced/post-CCT vascular trainees who wish to train further in routine and complex open and endovascular surgery, prior to appointment as a Consultant. There may well be opportunities within the STSFT team for such appointments in the future, for the right candidate.
Our unit is well-recognised for its surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) service and this post has been introduced to offer training/refinement of all aspects of both routine and complex endovascular care.
Specific features to this fellowship include:
- Dedicated, timetabled angiosuite (surgeon-led) and hybrid-theatre training lists
- Standard high-volume endovascular caseload experience (i.e. catheter angiography, iliac/femoro-popliteal angioplasty/stenting, lysis, tibial intervention)
- Renal arterio-venous endovascular intervention
- Endovascular case planning (routine/complex peripheral and aortic) using contemporary software packages e.g. TeraRecon
- IRMER training certification (if required)
- Complete Independent Hybrid theatre operating (i.e. without radiologist or radiographer)
- Image optimization and post-processing
- Hybrid imaging hardware driving/intra-operative image manipulation
- Training in Fusion-guided endovascular intervention
- Vascular duplex scanning training sessions as required
- Independent/Supervised endo-venous lists (RFA/EVLA/foam sclerotherapy)
In addition to the comprehensive endovascular programme, there will be continued exposure to conventional open vascular surgery, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction, renal access and complex venous work.
Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. Clinical audit projects are actively encouraged in the department, whilst participation in clinical governance and morbidity & mortality meetings is mandatory.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration and possession of the Intercollegiate Examination in General Surgery is desirable but not essential. Salary will be at an appropriate point on pay-scale.
Other duties (not exhaustive):
- To staff outpatient clinics which will include new, review and urgent referrals
- Dealing with both routine and emergency admissions
- Be involved in complex clinical, patient management problems and inter-disciplinary planning treatment
- Active vascular MDT & Angio meeting involvement
- Data submission to National Vascular Registry as appropriate
- Comprehensive patient handover with written and verbal communication as appropriate for all vascular and referred inpatients
- Help develop new services where needed
- Clinical Support of more junior members of the vascular team and Vascular SpN
- Be expected to take an active part in continuing medical education and undergraduate teaching.
- Full engagement with Clinical Audit and Clinic Governance is required
PLANNED INTERVIEW DATE 31ST AUGUST 2022
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues effectively. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
- Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity.
- Demonstrates IT literacy
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English
- Demonstrable skills in spoken English
Career Progression
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS
- 36 months experience in
- Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently
- FRCS or equivalent
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Publications
- Period of research
Career Interest
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
Person Specification
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues effectively. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
- Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity.
- Demonstrates IT literacy
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English
- Demonstrable skills in spoken English
Career Progression
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS
- 36 months experience in
- Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently
- FRCS or equivalent
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Publications
- Period of research
Career Interest
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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