Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Heart Centre- St Bartholomew's Hospital
Consultant in Vascular Surgery with a Specialist Interest in Complex Endovascular Aortic Surgery
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Vascular Surgery with a Specialist Interest in Complex Endovascular Aortic Surgery. This is a full-time position (10 PAs). The successful candidate will join a well-established team and will play a key role in developing aortovascular surgery services further. Candidates from both vascular and cardiothoracic surgery with extensive endovascular training will be considered for this position.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the Trust, which may be arranged by contacting the following:
Prof Aung Oo (Clinical Lead- Aortovascular Surgery)- aungye.oo@nhs.net
Mr Stephen Edmondson (Clinical Director)- stephen.edmondson1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Vascular Surgery with a Specialist Interest in Complex Endovascular Aortic Surgery. This is a full-time position (10 PAs). The successful candidate will join a well-established team and will play a key role in developing aortovascular surgery services further.
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of vascular and aortic surgical services to Barts Health.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with the Trusts business plans. Liaison and communication with the Clinical Director, the General Manager and the CAG Group Director.
Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of cardiac & aortic surgical services to Barts Health.
To enhance and further develop a world class complex endovascular aortic service including initiation and expanding programme of endovascular arch, thoracic and thoraco-abdominal repair.
Participate in the multidisciplinary Aortic team, contributing to the development of complex hybrid and endovascular treatments and innovations which are anticipated with the commissioning of the new hybrid theatre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his/her charge in line with the Trusts business plans. Liaison and communication with the Clinical Director, the General Manager and the CAG Group Director.
Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of cardiac & aortic surgical services to Barts Health.
To enhance and further develop a world class complex endovascular aortic service including initiation and expanding programme of endovascular arch, thoracic and thoraco-abdominal repair.
Participate in the multidisciplinary Aortic team, contributing to the development of complex hybrid and endovascular treatments and innovations which are anticipated with the commissioning of the new hybrid theatre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCS(CTh) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Vascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree (e.g., MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in Complex Endovascular Repair of Aorta and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Vascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Minimum 24 months of comprehensive training and exposure in all aspects of management of aortic pathologies
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in management of aortic pathology for emergency and elective situations.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients throughout their clinical pathways
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to endovascular aortic procedures
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Able to provide evidence of clinical audit and demonstrate understanding of impact and challenges this brings.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of current and future NHS challenges and strategy.
- Ability to support team members in business planning via collaboration and discussion
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
- Clinical guideline development
- Management course
- Experience of clinical leadership
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate personal experience of academic research and describe and discuss findings and impact.
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to aortic surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to supervise research and engage peers
- Experience of conducting national and international multicentre research in aortic surgery
Publications
Essential
- Peer-reviewed publications in the field of aortic surgery in indexed journals
Teaching/Training
Essential
- Experience teaching and training undergraduates, junior doctors and allied professionals
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SPR's
- Experience of teaching at Postgraduate level.
- Attendance of Training the Trainers or equivalent course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentational and verbal skills.
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees.
- Ability to manage time well to deliver objectives of the CAU
- Awareness of best practice through evidence-based medicine, and personal drive to enact the change with the team
Desirable
- Database management
- Knowledge of statistics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to drive change through collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders.
- Collegiate approach to work and colleagues
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCS(CTh) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Vascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree (e.g., MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training in Complex Endovascular Repair of Aorta and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Vascular Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Minimum 24 months of comprehensive training and exposure in all aspects of management of aortic pathologies
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in management of aortic pathology for emergency and elective situations.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients throughout their clinical pathways
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to endovascular aortic procedures
Management/Audit Experience
Essential
- Able to provide evidence of clinical audit and demonstrate understanding of impact and challenges this brings.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of current and future NHS challenges and strategy.
- Ability to support team members in business planning via collaboration and discussion
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
- Clinical guideline development
- Management course
- Experience of clinical leadership
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate personal experience of academic research and describe and discuss findings and impact.
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to aortic surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to supervise research and engage peers
- Experience of conducting national and international multicentre research in aortic surgery
Publications
Essential
- Peer-reviewed publications in the field of aortic surgery in indexed journals
Teaching/Training
Essential
- Experience teaching and training undergraduates, junior doctors and allied professionals
Desirable
- Experience of supervising SPR's
- Experience of teaching at Postgraduate level.
- Attendance of Training the Trainers or equivalent course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent presentational and verbal skills.
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Ability to motivate and develop medical trainees.
- Ability to manage time well to deliver objectives of the CAU
- Awareness of best practice through evidence-based medicine, and personal drive to enact the change with the team
Desirable
- Database management
- Knowledge of statistics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients.
- Ability to drive change through collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders.
- Collegiate approach to work and colleagues
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level.
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).
