Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon, at Kings College Hospital to commence as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.
The unit provides a full range of vascular surgical procedures for elective and emergency admissions. The service is well supported by vascular radiologists and a fully equipped vascular laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the team and work flexibly to cover the varied workload and service commitments.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the team and work flexibly to cover the varied workload and service commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the team and work flexibly to cover the varied workload and service commitments.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Higher Qualifications, Interview Eligibility, and Registration.
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview
- Full registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Training and Experience, Administration, and Management and Leadership.
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of vascular surgery, including vascular trauma, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Experience in day to day organisation of vascular services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience in vascular access surgery
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit & quality improvement, and Research.
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching, and Personal Skills.
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible and resilient.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Personal attributes, and Kings Values.
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
- Commitment to uphold Kings Values
Person Specification
Qualifications, Higher Qualifications, Interview Eligibility, and Registration.
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCS or equivalent
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview
- Full registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Training and Experience, Administration, and Management and Leadership.
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of vascular surgery, including vascular trauma, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Experience in day to day organisation of vascular services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience in vascular access surgery
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit & quality improvement, and Research.
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of vascular and endovascular surgery.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching, and Personal Skills.
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible and resilient.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Personal attributes, and Kings Values.
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
- Commitment to uphold Kings Values
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).
