Job summary
We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic vascular and endovascular surgeon to join our existing team. This is a replacement post, due to retirement and reduction of hours of existing staff. The appointee will join the 6 current vascular consultants, Mr Paul Eyers, Mr Andrew Stewart, Mr Ian Hunter, Mr James Coulston, Mrs Katy Darvall and Ms Natasha Chinai to provide a Vascular Surgical Service for the population of Somerset and North Devon. The post holder will be predominantly based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and will also form part of a 4 consultant team delivering outpatient and day case vascular services at North Devon, as well as Somerset community hospital outpatient sites. The post attracts a total of 10 PAs and includes being on call (1 in 7) for the Somerset and North Devon Vascular Network. All inpatient care for the network is delivered at the arterial centre in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.
Main duties of the job
Consultant Vascular and Endovascular surgeon providing inpatient and on call (1:7) care at Musgrove Park Hospital (network arterial site), outpatient and day case provision at Musgrove Park Hospital, North Devon District hospital and outpatient clinics at Somerset community hospital sites.
About us
Somerset NHS Foundation runs services from two acute hospitals - Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, Yeovil Hospital in Yeovil - services in the community and services from the 13 community hospitals in the county, a range of mental health and learning disability services and our subsidiary, Symphony Healthcare Services, runs a quarter of GP practices in the county.
Somerset and North Devon Vascular Network is a successful, progressive and ambitious Vascular Network with an excellent reputation for providing a comprehensive range of vascular specialist services. Vascular services for all patients in Somerset and North Devon are provided through the hub site in Taunton with spoke services at North Devon District Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and community hospitals around Somerset and North Devon.
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- To develop, with the present Vascular Surgeons, a full range of specialist vascular emergency, elective and outpatient services to the Trust's and networks catchment population. To help develop further specialised Vascular services, utilising the new hybrid theatre facility.
- To work with the existing vascular team to ensure timely high standard care, striving for excellence of clinical outcomes and optimised patient experience.
- To work flexibly to ensure comprehensive cover for both elective and emergency vascular patients, the efficient use of the teams resources and on-going development of the team and its members.
Emergency On-call and Cover for Colleagues
- To participate in the Somerset and North Devon Vascular on-call rota (1 in 7).
- To provide cross cover for on call, elective commitments where possible, and continuing care of patients for colleagues away on leave across the Network locations.
Education and Research
- To contribute to the academic life of the Department of Vascular Surgery and the Trust.
- To contribute to the teaching of junior medical staff, medical students, specialist nurses and other Divisional staff .
- To undertake and promote research initiatives within the Department.
Clinical Governance
- To be aware of and comply with the Trusts policies and ensure that their requirements, along with nationally recognised professional standards, are incorporated into clinical practice.
- To be responsible for accurate submission of all index procedures to the National Vascular Registry.
- To contribute actively to the Departments Clinical Audit programme.
- To be responsible for personal continuing professional development and participate in the Trusts system of annual appraisal for senior medical staff.
Administration
- To undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients in a timely fashion.
Management
- To be accountable to the Clinical Director, and the Clinical Service Lead Vascular Surgery for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control.
- To attend and contribute to Vascular Network/Service meetings
- To contribute to planning the development of Vascular Surgical services.
- To take part in an annual review of Vascular Surgical services to arrange changes in job plans as may be mutually agreed with the consultants, and if necessary, after appropriate discussion with the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director.
Appraisal/Revalidation
- To participate in all required annual updates and mandatory training
- To undergo annual appraisal and participate in the revalidation processes as stipulated by the General Medical Council
MDT
- To actively participate in vascular MDTs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- To develop, with the present Vascular Surgeons, a full range of specialist vascular emergency, elective and outpatient services to the Trust's and networks catchment population. To help develop further specialised Vascular services, utilising the new hybrid theatre facility.
- To work with the existing vascular team to ensure timely high standard care, striving for excellence of clinical outcomes and optimised patient experience.
- To work flexibly to ensure comprehensive cover for both elective and emergency vascular patients, the efficient use of the teams resources and on-going development of the team and its members.
Emergency On-call and Cover for Colleagues
- To participate in the Somerset and North Devon Vascular on-call rota (1 in 7).
- To provide cross cover for on call, elective commitments where possible, and continuing care of patients for colleagues away on leave across the Network locations.
Education and Research
- To contribute to the academic life of the Department of Vascular Surgery and the Trust.
- To contribute to the teaching of junior medical staff, medical students, specialist nurses and other Divisional staff .
- To undertake and promote research initiatives within the Department.
Clinical Governance
- To be aware of and comply with the Trusts policies and ensure that their requirements, along with nationally recognised professional standards, are incorporated into clinical practice.
- To be responsible for accurate submission of all index procedures to the National Vascular Registry.
- To contribute actively to the Departments Clinical Audit programme.
- To be responsible for personal continuing professional development and participate in the Trusts system of annual appraisal for senior medical staff.
Administration
- To undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients in a timely fashion.
Management
- To be accountable to the Clinical Director, and the Clinical Service Lead Vascular Surgery for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control.
- To attend and contribute to Vascular Network/Service meetings
- To contribute to planning the development of Vascular Surgical services.
- To take part in an annual review of Vascular Surgical services to arrange changes in job plans as may be mutually agreed with the consultants, and if necessary, after appropriate discussion with the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director.
Appraisal/Revalidation
- To participate in all required annual updates and mandatory training
- To undergo annual appraisal and participate in the revalidation processes as stipulated by the General Medical Council
MDT
- To actively participate in vascular MDTs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register
- Higher vascular surgical qualification
Desirable
- PHD/MD Awarded in Vascular Surgery
- MSc Awarded in Vascular Surgery
- Higher degree in medical education
Experience
Essential
- CCT level experience
- Demonstration of independent decision making and responsibility
Desirable
- Endovascular/arterial experience
Skills
Essential
- Competent working without direct supervision
- Demonstration of analytical/scientific approach to critical thinking
- Ability to mentor staff
- Evidence of teaching
- Evidence of quality improvement activity
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Evidence of adequate operative experience
- Independent endovascular competence (level 4)
Academic/Research
Essential
- Evidence of post graduate academic activity/presentation
Desirable
- First author original research publications
- Lead for funded research project
- Involvement in National vascular research group
- Evidence of peer review activity
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate clinical knowledge
- Awareness of limitations
- Knowledge of evidence informed practice
Desirable
- Understanding of management/governance/resource constraints
- Experience of clinical management
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstration of leadership
- Demonstration of empathy
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary work
- Demonstration of flexibility
- Demonstration of resilience
- Demonstration of initiative, drive and enthusiasm
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register
- Higher vascular surgical qualification
Desirable
- PHD/MD Awarded in Vascular Surgery
- MSc Awarded in Vascular Surgery
- Higher degree in medical education
Experience
Essential
- CCT level experience
- Demonstration of independent decision making and responsibility
Desirable
- Endovascular/arterial experience
Skills
Essential
- Competent working without direct supervision
- Demonstration of analytical/scientific approach to critical thinking
- Ability to mentor staff
- Evidence of teaching
- Evidence of quality improvement activity
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Evidence of adequate operative experience
- Independent endovascular competence (level 4)
Academic/Research
Essential
- Evidence of post graduate academic activity/presentation
Desirable
- First author original research publications
- Lead for funded research project
- Involvement in National vascular research group
- Evidence of peer review activity
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate clinical knowledge
- Awareness of limitations
- Knowledge of evidence informed practice
Desirable
- Understanding of management/governance/resource constraints
- Experience of clinical management
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstration of leadership
- Demonstration of empathy
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary work
- Demonstration of flexibility
- Demonstration of resilience
- Demonstration of initiative, drive and enthusiasm
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
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).
