Job summary
We are looking to appoint a vascular surgeon to join the Northamptonshire Vascular Service.
This is a replacement post, and is expected to commence in November 2021. You will need to be on the specialist register with a declared interest in vascular surgery or be within 6 months of completion of CCT. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Mr Valsan Kappadath, Head of Service on 01604 544010 in the first instance.
Main duties of the job
This post will cover elective and on-call vascular surgery at Northampton General Hospital as well as providing satellite clinics and day case surgery at Kettering General Hospital. NGH is the designated arterial centre for Northamptonshire and the successful applicant will be part of a team of six vascular surgeons and three interventional radiologists, who cover all aspects of vascular surgery including aortic surgery, complex endovascular lower limb and aortic interventions and carotid disease. The service is affiliated to the Northamptonshire AAA Screening Programme. It also supports the hyper acute stroke unit and countywide renal services and is central to a well-established multidisciplinary diabetic foot service.
About us
We are one of the largest employers in the area and are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Being a large DGH with a proud history, we are big enough to get interesting cases, but small enough to care, coach and develop. With over 200 consultants, a similar number of trainees and approximately 60 (with existing plans to expand to 80+) medical undergraduates throughout the year, NGH provides comprehensive care and extensive training opportunities.
With this in mind, we have built a state of the art emergency assessment unit and are developing new ways of working to streamline in-patient care and optimize working with our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The initial job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week. This consists of 8.5 direct clinical care PAs (including on call) and 1.5 supporting professional activity Pas and is subject to annual review with the Clinical Director.
The service currently operates a six week rolling time table. Elective activities will include on average one all-day theatre list per week and two outpatient clinics per week besides attendance at Vascular MDT, weekly planning and M & M meetings on Fridays. There is capacity for an average of one endovascular session weekly in the IR suite for appointees with endovascular competence with potential for future expansion to day case angiography lists at KGH. The job plan can also be tailored to suit candidates with vascular access interest. There is a significant access workload which is supported by dedicated DSU lists.
A representative initial job plan of the post holder is as shown. (Clinics are held in NGH, with all consultants undertaking outreach clinics in KGH, Corby and Nene Park). The detailed job plan will be subject to agreement with the service lead and the Trust and will include SPA and an allocation of time for patient admin
Job description
Job responsibilities
The initial job plan comprises a total of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week. This consists of 8.5 direct clinical care PAs (including on call) and 1.5 supporting professional activity Pas and is subject to annual review with the Clinical Director.
The service currently operates a six week rolling time table. Elective activities will include on average one all-day theatre list per week and two outpatient clinics per week besides attendance at Vascular MDT, weekly planning and M & M meetings on Fridays. There is capacity for an average of one endovascular session weekly in the IR suite for appointees with endovascular competence with potential for future expansion to day case angiography lists at KGH. The job plan can also be tailored to suit candidates with vascular access interest. There is a significant access workload which is supported by dedicated DSU lists.
A representative initial job plan of the post holder is as shown. (Clinics are held in NGH, with all consultants undertaking outreach clinics in KGH, Corby and Nene Park). The detailed job plan will be subject to agreement with the service lead and the Trust and will include SPA and an allocation of time for patient admin
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification/MRCS or equivalent qualifications
- Wide knowledge and experience of Vascular Surgery
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Experience of audit in Vascular Surgery
- Teaching junior staff
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- A special interest in an area to complement the other consultants in the department
- Publications in recognised Vascular Surgery journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Primary medical qualification/MRCS or equivalent qualifications
- Wide knowledge and experience of Vascular Surgery
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Experience of audit in Vascular Surgery
- Teaching junior staff
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- A special interest in an area to complement the other consultants in the department
- Publications in recognised Vascular Surgery journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
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).
