Job summary
This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and enhance your understanding of all aspects of vascular surgery. You will also be expected to participate in teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees. There are ample opportunities to be involved in research if desired and this would be supported by the highly experienced research team.
There will be regular clinical duties, which will include a 1:10 vascular registrar on-call, 1:10 registrar of the week, and participation in outpatient clinics and theatre sessions as well as supporting the ward. The job is EWTD compliant
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
6 month fixed term- 1 year fixed term contract offered dependant on performance and following a competitive recruitment process
An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching 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 University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. The trust is a major acute hospital that provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary care including trauma, neurology, cardiac care, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke to community services. The hospital also provides all the usual care expected from a local NHS district general hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous involvement in undergraduate/ postgraduate medical teaching and assessment
- 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 inpatients
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCS
Desirable
- BSc qualification
- ATLS
- CCrISP
Skills
Essential
- A developing knowledge of the basic science of surgery and the ability to apply this into clinical practice.
- Ability to follow advice and instruction.
- Vascular operative experience
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Desirable
- Proven manual and technical aptitude.
- Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to learning.
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in general and vascular surgery
Other
Essential
- Audit
- Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement projects
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous involvement in undergraduate/ postgraduate medical teaching and assessment
- 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 inpatients
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCS
Desirable
- BSc qualification
- ATLS
- CCrISP
Skills
Essential
- A developing knowledge of the basic science of surgery and the ability to apply this into clinical practice.
- Ability to follow advice and instruction.
- Vascular operative experience
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Desirable
- Proven manual and technical aptitude.
- Previous experience of teaching clinical skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to learning.
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Higher knowledge in general and vascular surgery
Other
Essential
- Audit
- Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement projects
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).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospital Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Rd, London SW17 0QT
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
