Job summary
This is a permanent appointment to replace a retiring Vascular Surgeon at the Doncaster Vascular Centre.. The existing team has 7 Vascular Surgeons and five interventional radiologists. The post is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but the post holder will work across hospital sites. The post holder will be responsible for the continued delivery and further enhancement of a highly regarded Vascular Service for patients living within the catchment area Doncaster and Bassetlaw, and surrounding areas.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-looking Consultant Vascular Surgeon with endovascular skills who will contribute to the further development and delivery of evidence-based vascular and endovascular services across the Trust. You will be flexible and innovative, helping to develop a vascular service capable of surviving the pressures on the NHS. The department has a strong record of innovation and the new appointees should ideally offer expertise in a sub specialist area complementary to those offered by the present consultants.
Main duties of the job
- To maintain the highest clinical standards in the care of patients with Vascular problems
- To provide out-patient and in-patient care for patients with Vascular problems.
- To participate in the out-of hours on call rota for vascular surgery
- To share with colleagues the provision of Vascular advice to medical and surgical inpatients
- To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, Resident medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
- To participate actively in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance work to ensure continual improvements in the quality and safety of care
- To participate in the recruitment of patients to clinical trials
- To maintain and further personal learning through generic Trust training and Specialty Specific training (CPD
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Vascular)/FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
- Should have completed higher surgical training in General Surgery or equivalent with minimum 2 years vascular experience or a stand alone vascular training programme
- Training in interventional radiology or endovenous laser treatment or duplex ultrasonography
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- You must be on the specialist register for vascular or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of all aspects of Vascular and Endovascular services
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Wide based experience within vascular surgery
- Experience in renal access provision
- Evidence of efficient management of resources (people, finance and materials) in a challenging, complex and fast moving environment
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Plan and perform EVAR
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS and Trust values and be aware of the responsibilities that a consultant post brings
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Demonstrate management experience in a comparable clinical setting
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and post graduates. Conveys information clearly, checks understanding and ensures learning
- Using a range of coaching techniques to help people understand and develop
Desirable
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Appraisal training
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Vascular)/FRCS (Gen Surg) or equivalent
- Should have completed higher surgical training in General Surgery or equivalent with minimum 2 years vascular experience or a stand alone vascular training programme
- Training in interventional radiology or endovenous laser treatment or duplex ultrasonography
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- You must be on the specialist register for vascular or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of all aspects of Vascular and Endovascular services
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Wide based experience within vascular surgery
- Experience in renal access provision
- Evidence of efficient management of resources (people, finance and materials) in a challenging, complex and fast moving environment
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Plan and perform EVAR
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS and Trust values and be aware of the responsibilities that a consultant post brings
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Demonstrate management experience in a comparable clinical setting
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
- Experience of training medical undergraduates and post graduates. Conveys information clearly, checks understanding and ensures learning
- Using a range of coaching techniques to help people understand and develop
Desirable
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
- Experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Appraisal training
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
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
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
