Job summary
This is an opportunity for a GMC fully registered doctor to join a busy vascular centre in one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK.
Sheffield Vascular Institute is a tertiary specialist referral centre for the management of complex arterial and venous diseases. We work closely and support a wide range of other specialities and services including: Orthopaedics, Cardiothoracics, Plastics, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Renal Surgery etc. The Institute has a dedicated theatre, modern vascular laboratory and a digital angiography suite equipped to perform Endovascular procedures. Day case varicose veins lists and/or outpatient clinics are also held at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Barnsley District General Hospital and Rotherham General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical care to patients whilst also using the post as a learning forum to maintain good medical practice, and to strive towards maintaining ones own personal development through learning, teaching and managerial opportunities.
The duties of the post are subject to review from time to time in the light of changing requirements of the service. The post holder may be asked to perform exceptional irregular commitments outside of normal rostered duties as are essential to maintain the emergency medical service. This role will work within a multidisciplinary work-force, including Nursing, Allied health care professionals and Support services mainly based on wards.
About us
Sheffield is England's fourth-largest city, with a population of over half a million, with the wealth of facilities you would expect to find in a major city. It is a compact, welcoming, accessible city with a prosperous economy and relatively low cost of living, all of which makes for an excellent quality of life.The Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services.The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We are proud to be in the top 20% of NHS Trusts for patient satisfaction and, following its inspection in 2015, the Care Quality Commission has given the Trust an overall rating of 'Good' with many areas and services highlighted as 'Outstanding.'
Job description
Job responsibilities
As per Job Description attached.
The appointee will be expected to work with and as part of the Vascular Surgical teams to deliver clinical care and participate in business ward rounds every weekday morning. They are responsible for in-patient care and preoperative assessment of both vascular surgery and radiology patients. There is a high proportion of urgent and emergency work in addition to elective surgical work.
Attendance at the outpatient clinics and operating lists is encouraged, ward and on-call duties permitting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As per Job Description attached.
The appointee will be expected to work with and as part of the Vascular Surgical teams to deliver clinical care and participate in business ward rounds every weekday morning. They are responsible for in-patient care and preoperative assessment of both vascular surgery and radiology patients. There is a high proportion of urgent and emergency work in addition to elective surgical work.
Attendance at the outpatient clinics and operating lists is encouraged, ward and on-call duties permitting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree MBChB or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
- Experience in making clinical decisions, knows when to seek help and able to prioritise need
- Awareness of the requirements in competence in the basic operative and non-operative management of surgical patients
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
- Demonstrate an ability to organise oneself and prioritise own workload
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Satisfactory completion of ATLS/ALS/BLS
Management and Administration
Essential
- Team working: Able to work productively in a MDT environment and values the input of other professionals in the team
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Excellent written communication skills based on fluency in the English Language
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Medical Degree MBChB or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Familiarity with the UK NHS structure
- Experience in making clinical decisions, knows when to seek help and able to prioritise need
- Awareness of the requirements in competence in the basic operative and non-operative management of surgical patients
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
- Demonstrate an ability to organise oneself and prioritise own workload
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
- Satisfactory completion of ATLS/ALS/BLS
Management and Administration
Essential
- Team working: Able to work productively in a MDT environment and values the input of other professionals in the team
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Excellent written communication skills based on fluency in the English Language
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).
