Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Vascular Surgeon initially on a fixed term basis for 12 months to work in our team.
Key duties will include supervising and running outpatient clinics, operating lists and care for patients on ward in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including ward nurses and specialist nursing teams.
The post will be based at the Royal London Hospital; however the post-holder will be required to work at other Barts Health sites.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will have completed SpR training or equivalent and obtained the CCT and have a clear track record of training in vascular surgery
- The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Vascular surgical services to Barts Health
- The current facilities and clinical responsibilities are largely centered at The Royal London Hospital but as post-holder you will also be required to deliver care flexibly at other sites - it is envisioned that the post-holder will undertake a clinic, ward round and an operating list at a spoke hospital on a weekly basis
- To undertake 1 day of operating in main theatres
- To undertake 1/2 day venous surgery list at Spoke Hospital
- To provide diagnosis and treatment of patients in hospitals and clinics within the Trust.
- To provide evidence-based care for all patients
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues, managers, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies
- To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work, working particularly closely and regularly with existing post-holders
- Responsibilities will also require the post holder to fully participate in the teaching and training of all professional groups and play a central role in clinical governance issues within the specialty of Vascular Surgery
About us
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.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- FRCS(Gen Surg) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Vascular surgery or within 6 months of attaining CCT.
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree
- MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Vascular Surgery in dedicated units
- Subspecialty training, experience
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
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 general thoracic surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to supervise research
Publications
Essential
- Peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals
Teaching / Training
Essential
- Experience teaching and training undergraduates, junior doctors and allied professionals
Desirable
- Completed Train-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
- Statistics course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Collegiate approach to work and colleagues
- Ability to drive change through collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders
- Willingness to challenge the norm in a positive manner while building a team ethos, to deliver consistently high levels of care for patients in a productive and cost effective manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- FRCS(Gen Surg) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Vascular surgery or within 6 months of attaining CCT.
Desirable
- Higher Research Degree
- MD or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Vascular Surgery in dedicated units
- Subspecialty training, experience
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
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 general thoracic surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to supervise research
Publications
Essential
- Peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals
Teaching / Training
Essential
- Experience teaching and training undergraduates, junior doctors and allied professionals
Desirable
- Completed Train-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
- Statistics course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Collegiate approach to work and colleagues
- Ability to drive change through collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders
- Willingness to challenge the norm in a positive manner while building a team ethos, to deliver consistently high levels of care for patients in a productive and cost effective manner
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).
