Job summary
40 hours per week - Starting October 2023
The Vascular Surgery directorate is based at St Mary's Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. We also support satellite services at both West Middlesex hospital and Chelsea and Westminster hospital.
We receive around 5,000 new general vascular referrals annually, including both GP and tertiary referrals. Our Vascular Surgery team currently perform over 1,500 daycase surgeries per year and 500+ inpatient operations as part of our elective care pathway. The team also perform more than 600 non-elective procedures on an annual basis.
There are 10 consultant surgeons, 7 specialist registrars, 2 clinical lecturers, 3 Research SpRs, 9 FY2/CT/Trust grades, 3 FY1s, and 3 AVNPs within the unit. The post holder will be well supported by this large clinical team.
There are 6 month and 12 month fixed term opportunities have arisen for a Vascular SpR (ST3+) within the directorate to undertake various clinical duties as well as academic responsibilities. They will work with the clinical, admin and management teams along with support services to meet the clinical, surgical demands on the vascular surgery service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust with a strong emphasis on education.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and dynamic team player to join a large multi-disciplinary team, in the directorate of Vascular Surgery.
Main duties of the job
The SpR will take part in daycase and inpatient theatre lists, outpatient clinics and Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that communication within the vascular service is as effective as possible, keeping both the Consultants, SpRs and Senior Nursing Staff informed of the clinical management of all patients admitted.
Detailed protocols for clinical management are available within the department and the Trust Intranet which the post holder is expected to adhere at all times.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption. As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Imperial Vascular Unit serves a population of up to 2 million and offers treatments for all vascular pathologies with a full spectrum of available treatments. The unit is also a national referral centre for patients with complex aortic, carotid and venous disease as well as those with arterio-venous malformations making the environment ideal for trainees at all levels but especially for those who are pursuing a career in the specialty.
All posts within the Trust are constantly under review with the aim of introducing more compliant working patterns, your co- operation and participation in this process will be key.
Close relationships with anaesthetists, ITU Consultants, Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons, Renal physicians, Neurologists, Nursing, Professional and Technical Staff.
The St Marys Vascular Unit has an international reputation for its excellence, both clinically and in investigation.
There is a wide variety of experience available since at least one third of the work is tertiary referrals from other vascular procedures, including thoraco-abdominal aneurysms, femoro-distal bypasses, carotid endarterectomies, etc. In the last few years an expanding endovascular programme has evolved to include carotid stenting, EVAR, fenestrated and branched EVAR, TEVAR and the largest series of hybrid procedures in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Imperial Vascular Unit serves a population of up to 2 million and offers treatments for all vascular pathologies with a full spectrum of available treatments. The unit is also a national referral centre for patients with complex aortic, carotid and venous disease as well as those with arterio-venous malformations making the environment ideal for trainees at all levels but especially for those who are pursuing a career in the specialty.
All posts within the Trust are constantly under review with the aim of introducing more compliant working patterns, your co- operation and participation in this process will be key.
Close relationships with anaesthetists, ITU Consultants, Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons, Renal physicians, Neurologists, Nursing, Professional and Technical Staff.
The St Marys Vascular Unit has an international reputation for its excellence, both clinically and in investigation.
There is a wide variety of experience available since at least one third of the work is tertiary referrals from other vascular procedures, including thoraco-abdominal aneurysms, femoro-distal bypasses, carotid endarterectomies, etc. In the last few years an expanding endovascular programme has evolved to include carotid stenting, EVAR, fenestrated and branched EVAR, TEVAR and the largest series of hybrid procedures in the world.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Previous experience in surgery
- Able to conduct surgical outpatients
Desirable
- On call experience
- Knowledge of Cerner
Audit Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of audit governance procedures
- Understanding and experience of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit and quality improvement
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Training in research methodology
Teaching and education
Essential
- Ability to motivate and teach junior medical staff.
- Ability to lead, direct and delegate tasks appropriately.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
Language
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Previous experience in surgery
- Able to conduct surgical outpatients
Desirable
- On call experience
- Knowledge of Cerner
Audit Experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of audit governance procedures
- Understanding and experience of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit and quality improvement
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Training in research methodology
Teaching and education
Essential
- Ability to motivate and teach junior medical staff.
- Ability to lead, direct and delegate tasks appropriately.
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
Language
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
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).
