Job summary
Applications
are invited for the post of Trust Doctor in Vascular Surgery (SPR-level). The successful applicant will work a 1 in
6 vascular on-call with no commitment to General Surgery. The post would suit
experienced trainees (senior SHO/core trainees) who wish to obtain further
grounding/experience in open and endovascular surgery, prior to appointment on
a higher surgical training programme. This post represents an opportunity for a
SPR equivalent surgical trainee to gain experience in a large acute hospital
gaining wide experience in emergency and elective practice. The post holder will also have the
opportunity to attend departmental surgery teaching sessions, in addition to
participation at Morbidity and Mortality meetings and presentation of audit to
peers. We are one of three tertiary
centres for vascular services in the North East, providing services to a
population of approximately 900,000. The service consists of 8 Consultant
Surgeons and 5 Specialist Vascular Nurses supported by a wide team of junior
doctors (4xF1, 2xSHO, 6xSpR), nursing and administrative staff, with input from
many other services such as Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and
Physiotherapy. The team also works
closely with the Radiology Department to offer non-invasive treatments for
Vascular patients, working with specialist interventional Radiologists.
Main duties of the job
The
service provides a comprehensive Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
(EVAR) programme. All major operations
take place at Sunderland as the arterial hub site, with outpatient clinics at
Sunderland, South Tyneside, Bishop Auckland and North Durham Hospitals. A dedicated vascular ward runs out of
Sunderland Royal Hospital which has capacity for 24 patients (C36). The ward has a Ward Manager and 2 Junior
Sisters responsible to increase leadership on the ward. Day-case procedures are
also undertaken from Durham Treatment Centre to provide services close to home
for patients in the Durham locality. The Directorate is dynamic and forward thinking. Education, innovation, change, clinical
effectiveness and efficiency are integral to the planning and development
process within the Directorate.
The
Directorate is committed to working towards delivery of patient-centric care,
improving both delivery and access to services for all the local populations
served. The successful
candidate will be expected to support senior colleagues in shaping and
maintaining the service of this modern department.
Informal
discussions and arrangements to visit can be made with:
Contact: Mr. P Davey. Consultant Vascular Surgeon & Clinical
Director Tel 0191 565 6256 Ext. 42441 (sec)
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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
STSFT is seeking a motivated individual to
join the team from as a Trust Doctor working at Registrar level at this major arterial
Centre. The post holder will have experience equivalent to that of ST3-6
trainee who wishes to train further in a broad range of vascular and
endovascular surgery.
The Unit specialises in
surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) care, aortic
surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction 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.
The successful applicant will participate
in an on-call rota (1:6) which supports the vascular service exclusively. There
will be no on-call commitment to General Surgery. This post represents an
excellent opportunity for a junior surgical trainee to gain experience in a
large acute hospital with contemporary tertiary vascular emergency and elective
practice. This post will be based predominantly at Sunderland Royal
Hospital vascular hub, although provision of some clinic and day-case activity
may be required at South Tyneside Hospital, Bishop Auckland Hospital,
University Hospital of North Durham and Durham Treatment Centre.
This post is not recognised for training
purposes by the Postgraduate Deanery.
This is initially a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant
will work a 1 in 6 vascular on-call with no commitment to General Surgery. The
post may suit experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees) who wish
to obtain further grounding/experience in open and endovascular surgery, prior
to appointment on a higher surgical training programme.
There will be opportunities to perform research and to
learn endovascular techniques as well as routine open vascular surgery. The
Unit specialises in surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous &
hybrid) care, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction,
renal access surgery 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 have full GMC registration and
possession of the MRCS is essential.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
STSFT is seeking a motivated individual to
join the team from as a Trust Doctor working at Registrar level at this major arterial
Centre. The post holder will have experience equivalent to that of ST3-6
trainee who wishes to train further in a broad range of vascular and
endovascular surgery.
The Unit specialises in
surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) care, aortic
surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction 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.
The successful applicant will participate
in an on-call rota (1:6) which supports the vascular service exclusively. There
will be no on-call commitment to General Surgery. This post represents an
excellent opportunity for a junior surgical trainee to gain experience in a
large acute hospital with contemporary tertiary vascular emergency and elective
practice. This post will be based predominantly at Sunderland Royal
Hospital vascular hub, although provision of some clinic and day-case activity
may be required at South Tyneside Hospital, Bishop Auckland Hospital,
University Hospital of North Durham and Durham Treatment Centre.
This post is not recognised for training
purposes by the Postgraduate Deanery.
This is initially a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant
will work a 1 in 6 vascular on-call with no commitment to General Surgery. The
post may suit experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees) who wish
to obtain further grounding/experience in open and endovascular surgery, prior
to appointment on a higher surgical training programme.
There will be opportunities to perform research and to
learn endovascular techniques as well as routine open vascular surgery. The
Unit specialises in surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous &
hybrid) care, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction,
renal access surgery 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 have full GMC registration and
possession of the MRCS is essential.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Career Interest & Career Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Knowledge of post applied for.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department. 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Demonstrates IT literacy
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS or equivalent
- Experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Publications
- Period of research
Person Specification
Career Interest & Career Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Knowledge of post applied for.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues
Communication skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department. 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.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Demonstrates IT literacy
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS or equivalent
- Experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Publications
- Period of research
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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