Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the role of Consultant Surgeon specialising in Vascular Surgery and Major Trauma. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in both Major Trauma Surgery and Vascular Surgery supporting both emergency services and our elective vascular programme.
Main duties of the job
The Major Trauma Centre based at St Mary's Hospital is the hub for the North West London Trauma Network, connecting with a series of Trauma Units and rehabilitation facilities. It has been consistently one of the top-performing MTCs (currently ranked 2nd nationally) and is linked to North West London Major Trauma Network, the nationally top-performing network. It is the only MTC in central London and sees a large volume of all types of trauma, as well as being integral to major incident responses in the capital.
The Imperial Vascular Department is a specialised tertiary centre and the vascular hub for North West London tertiary referrals. The catchment area is 2 million and patients flow into the Trust from NWL. In addition there are a number of tertiary referrals from across the UK. 152 aortic procedures and 49 carotid endarterectomies were undertaken last year. There are 14 dedicated elective arterial theatre sessions weekly, with access to a hybrid endovascular equipped theatre. There is a dedicated 24 bedded vascular ward and 32 bedded ITU.
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
This post has been designed to fit in with long term strategic planning for Vascular Surgery and Major Trauma at Imperial. As well as providing a clinical service in all aspects of vascular service the post is also to fulfil a central role in provision and development of the Major Trauma Service.
The role of the Consultant in Major Trauma will be to support the Trauma Director in the delivery of the major trauma service and to provide expert clinical skills in leading the assessment and treatment of Major Trauma patients.
The post holder will be expected to be proficient in the acute and ongoing management of severely injured patients, including the ability to provide damage control surgery to the chest, abdomen, pelvis and vascular systems. The post holder will be mentored by one of the senior trauma surgeons to ensure they are fully supported in the role.
The appointed Consultant will be also be expected to develop and lead a high quality vascular surgery service, and provide operative and endovascular intervention for aortic, carotid and peripheral vascular work. A sub-speciality will be encouraged and supported.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, this is not designed to be exhaustive.
The post holder and Divisional Director/ Chief of Service will review the Job Plan annually in line with the provisions in Schedule 3 of the Terms and Conditions. Either may propose amendment of the job plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post has been designed to fit in with long term strategic planning for Vascular Surgery and Major Trauma at Imperial. As well as providing a clinical service in all aspects of vascular service the post is also to fulfil a central role in provision and development of the Major Trauma Service.
The role of the Consultant in Major Trauma will be to support the Trauma Director in the delivery of the major trauma service and to provide expert clinical skills in leading the assessment and treatment of Major Trauma patients.
The post holder will be expected to be proficient in the acute and ongoing management of severely injured patients, including the ability to provide damage control surgery to the chest, abdomen, pelvis and vascular systems. The post holder will be mentored by one of the senior trauma surgeons to ensure they are fully supported in the role.
The appointed Consultant will be also be expected to develop and lead a high quality vascular surgery service, and provide operative and endovascular intervention for aortic, carotid and peripheral vascular work. A sub-speciality will be encouraged and supported.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, this is not designed to be exhaustive.
The post holder and Divisional Director/ Chief of Service will review the Job Plan annually in line with the provisions in Schedule 3 of the Terms and Conditions. Either may propose amendment of the job plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Expertise in the management of major trauma patients
- Experience and expertise in Damage Control principles and the full range of surgical techniques
- Competent in endovascular and endovenous techniques
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Fellowship or equivalent training in Major Trauma
- Significant experience of managing major trauma in level 1 Major Trauma Centre
- Post CCT in Vascular Surgery or equivalent recognised and appropriate certification
- IT Skills and computer literacy
leadership/ Management Skill
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Expertise in the management of major trauma patients
- Experience and expertise in Damage Control principles and the full range of surgical techniques
- Competent in endovascular and endovenous techniques
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Fellowship or equivalent training in Major Trauma
- Significant experience of managing major trauma in level 1 Major Trauma Centre
- Post CCT in Vascular Surgery or equivalent recognised and appropriate certification
- IT Skills and computer literacy
leadership/ Management Skill
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
Language
Essential
- able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
