Job summary
This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your clinical and research skills, and enhance your understanding of all aspects of vascular surgery. You will be heavily involved in the vascular research portfolio and will be supported to write up publications. You will also have the opportunity to participate in teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees.
In order to maintain your clinical practice there will be regular clinical duties, which will include a 1:11 vascular registrar on-call and participation in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions as well as supporting the ward. Your research commitment will be equally split with your clinical commitment. The job is EWTD compliant.
This job would be suitable for either full time or as a part time job share post.
Main duties of the job
RESEARCH FELLOW (ST3+ EQUIVALENT) IN VASCULAR SURGERY 1 Year Fixed Term Contract ending 02/10/2025
An opportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery at St George's Vascular Institute, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants must have completed Basic Surgical Training at the time of taking up the post. Applications from trainees already in Higher Surgical Training are also encouraged as OOPR placements. The post combines research leading to a higher degree (MD(Res) or PhD) with undergraduate teaching and clinical duties. The clinical workload will include participating in the vascular surgery on-call rota. The post would be suitable for higher surgical trainees wishing to pursue a career within Vascular Surgery, with experience of vascular and endovascular procedures. The post is for one year subject to performance review, with a two or three year duration being normal to complete a higher degree.
The successful candidate will support the present provision of vascular surgical services to the populations of South-West London and surrounding areas as key members of our dynamic clinical team.
About us
St George's Vascular Institute encompasses an integrated clinical, research and educational facility on the St George's site. The clinical service provides secondary services for its resident population and provides a tertiary referral service for South West London, which includes Kingston, Croydon, Epsom & St Helier, and East Surrey hospitals, as well as further afield. The institute has particular interests in complex aneurysm repair, aortic dissection, lower limb endovascular procedures, vascular access and carotid disease.
The Vascular unit comprises of a 22-bedded specialist ward with an adjacent vascular laboratory. The outpatient facility includes a one-stop duplex examination facility. The post holder will have access to state of the art basic science and clinical research facilities and will be expected to take a leading role in delivering the Institute's educational commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your clinical and research skills, and enhance your understanding of all aspects of vascular surgery. You will be heavily involved in the vascular research portfolio and will be supported to write up publications. You will also have the opportunity to participate in teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees.
In order to maintain your clinical practice there will be regular clinical duties, which will include a 1:11 vascular registrar on-call and participation in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions as well as supporting the ward. Your research commitment will be equally split with your clinical commitment. The job is EWTD compliant.
This job would be suitable for either full time or as a part time job share post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your clinical and research skills, and enhance your understanding of all aspects of vascular surgery. You will be heavily involved in the vascular research portfolio and will be supported to write up publications. You will also have the opportunity to participate in teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees.
In order to maintain your clinical practice there will be regular clinical duties, which will include a 1:11 vascular registrar on-call and participation in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions as well as supporting the ward. Your research commitment will be equally split with your clinical commitment. The job is EWTD compliant.
This job would be suitable for either full time or as a part time job share post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCS
- NTN or equivalent in general or vascular surgery
Desirable
- Teaching Experience
- Completion of Core Surgical Training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with a comprehensive history and physical examination
- Ability to make management plans
- Ability to triage between different priorities
- Experience of looking after vascular surgical inpatient
- History of undertaking medical research
Desirable
- Previous involvement in undergraduate / postgraduate medical teaching and assessment
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
- Demonstration of research skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others
- Statistics training
- Teaching training or qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate knowledge of general and vascular surgery
- Willingness to learn
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in general and vascular surgery
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCS
- NTN or equivalent in general or vascular surgery
Desirable
- Teaching Experience
- Completion of Core Surgical Training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess patients with a comprehensive history and physical examination
- Ability to make management plans
- Ability to triage between different priorities
- Experience of looking after vascular surgical inpatient
- History of undertaking medical research
Desirable
- Previous involvement in undergraduate / postgraduate medical teaching and assessment
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
- Demonstration of research skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others
- Statistics training
- Teaching training or qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Intermediate knowledge of general and vascular surgery
- Willingness to learn
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in general and vascular surgery
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
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).
