Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our collaborative
and dynamic team within Leeds Vascular Institute at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust. The successful applicant will contribute to the pioneering MDT
Diabetes Limb Salvage Service which has an excellent reputation for innovation
and research. An indicative job plan is included in the job description but
there is flexibility to support the successful applicants needs and interests. Leeds lies within easy reach of the beautiful
Dales countryside and has excellent transport links to London.
Leeds
Vascular Institute is part of the West Yorkshire Vascular Service (WYVaS) which
is a single shared vascular service aiming to provide safe, effective, patient
focused, and outstanding care for people with vascular disease in West
Yorkshire, comprising a population of 2.4m people. It provides acute and specialist/complex
intervention at two Arterial Centres in West Yorkshire (Leeds and Bradford) whilst
providing elective day case/low risk procedures and diagnostics across all
sites under WYVaS. The East of West
Yorkshire network comprises the Arterial Centre in Leeds, which also supports
the Major Trauma Centre, and spoke centres in Pinderfields and Dewsbury
(Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust).
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation on:
The Future of Vascular Surgery
Interviews will be held on 7th
July 2025
Main duties of the job
The Leeds Vascular Institute (LVI)
is based at the Leeds General Infirmary and provides a full range of vascular
services including a tertiary referral centre for thoracic aortic pathology and
a supra-regional paediatric vascular surgery service. Major arterial and all inpatient services are
provided in Leeds. Outpatient clinics
and day case procedures are provided on both the Mid-Yorkshire and Leeds sites. Our mission statement is to provide the best
evidence-based patient-centred care for people with vascular disease and
deliver excellent training in a supportive working environment.The successful applicant will join
the existing team of 16 Consultant Surgeons across the network and contribute
to a 12 person acute rota at LTHT. They
should possess FRCS (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist
Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently
within a training programme within the UK.
In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other
categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants must have established
skills in vascular surgery while skills in resuscitative trauma surgery would
be desirable. A strong commitment to
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest are also
encouraged. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or
part time and those wishing to job share.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching
hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and
medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Leeds Vascular Institute (LVI) was formed in 2005 with the merger of
previously independent units at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St Jamess
University Hospital (SJUH). In 2014, the Leeds Vascular Institute formed a
partnership with the Department of Vascular Surgery from Mid-Yorkshire
Hospitals NHS Trust (MYHT) comprising Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury
hospitals, forming at that time one of the largest vascular units in the
country. It provides a full range of vascular services including a tertiary
referral centre for thoracic aortic pathology and a supra-regional paediatric
vascular surgery service. In addition, from April 2013 the LVI has also
provided emergency resuscitative surgery cover for the Leeds Major Trauma
Centre at LGI. Our mission statement is to provide the best evidence-based
patient-centred care for people with vascular disease and deliver excellent
training in a supportive working environment. We hold an annual strategy day
and are committed to continuously improving the care we can deliver for the
people of East of West Yorkshire with vascular disease.
We are supported by a
team of 4 Vascular Nurse Specialists including a dedicated CLTI VNS and also an
embedded vascular surgery Proactive Care of the Older Surgical Patient (POPS)
team led by Dr Rebecca Anthony, Care of the Elderly consultant and an Advanced
Nurse Practitioner. There is a 1 in 9 resident middle grade rota including
research fellows, NTN posts and core surgical trainees (daytime only). There
are 9 vascular FY1s, 5 of which are shared posts with other specialities (ICU
and ED) and one physicians associate.
We have close working
relationships with the vascular radiology team (8 consultant vascular
radiologists) with 24/7 access to vascular radiology and a vascular hybrid
theatre suite. We hold weekly aortic, chronic limb-threatening ischaemia,
diabetes limb salvage and vascular access MDTs as well as a general vascular
MDT.
Patients are cared for on
a dedicated 27 bedded vascular ward. We deliver speciality aortic, vascular
access and chronic limb threatening ischaemia clinics as well as one stop
varicose vein clinics, general vascular clinics and an MDT diabetic limb salvage
clinic. The majority of one stop varicose vein clinics and interventions for
varicose veins are provided at Wharfedale General Hospital in Otley (10miles
north west of Leeds).
There is a dedicated
vascular theatre as well as access to acute theatres 24/7. The unit performs on
average 60-80 aortic procedures, 30-40 carotid endarterectomies and 60-100
lower limb bypasses per year.
We form a partnership
with Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust as outlined above and outpatient clinics
and daycase procedures (currently endovenous and peripheral endovascular
procedures) are provided in Pinderfields, Dewsbury and Pontefract Hospitals. This
is led by Leanne Atkin, Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead for Vascular Surgery
at MYHT and an additional two consultants contribute to this service.
Consultants based at LTHT
also provide outpatient services at Pinderfields Hospital. Inpatient vascular
treatment for patients from MYHT is provided at the LGI with repatriation to
MYHT under the care of medical teams once their vascular surgery is complete.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post,
the Leeds Vascular Institute (LVI) was formed in 2005 with the merger of
previously independent units at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St Jamess
University Hospital (SJUH). In 2014, the Leeds Vascular Institute formed a
partnership with the Department of Vascular Surgery from Mid-Yorkshire
Hospitals NHS Trust (MYHT) comprising Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury
hospitals, forming at that time one of the largest vascular units in the
country. It provides a full range of vascular services including a tertiary
referral centre for thoracic aortic pathology and a supra-regional paediatric
vascular surgery service. In addition, from April 2013 the LVI has also
provided emergency resuscitative surgery cover for the Leeds Major Trauma
Centre at LGI. Our mission statement is to provide the best evidence-based
patient-centred care for people with vascular disease and deliver excellent
training in a supportive working environment. We hold an annual strategy day
and are committed to continuously improving the care we can deliver for the
people of East of West Yorkshire with vascular disease.
We are supported by a
team of 4 Vascular Nurse Specialists including a dedicated CLTI VNS and also an
embedded vascular surgery Proactive Care of the Older Surgical Patient (POPS)
team led by Dr Rebecca Anthony, Care of the Elderly consultant and an Advanced
Nurse Practitioner. There is a 1 in 9 resident middle grade rota including
research fellows, NTN posts and core surgical trainees (daytime only). There
are 9 vascular FY1s, 5 of which are shared posts with other specialities (ICU
and ED) and one physicians associate.
We have close working
relationships with the vascular radiology team (8 consultant vascular
radiologists) with 24/7 access to vascular radiology and a vascular hybrid
theatre suite. We hold weekly aortic, chronic limb-threatening ischaemia,
diabetes limb salvage and vascular access MDTs as well as a general vascular
MDT.
Patients are cared for on
a dedicated 27 bedded vascular ward. We deliver speciality aortic, vascular
access and chronic limb threatening ischaemia clinics as well as one stop
varicose vein clinics, general vascular clinics and an MDT diabetic limb salvage
clinic. The majority of one stop varicose vein clinics and interventions for
varicose veins are provided at Wharfedale General Hospital in Otley (10miles
north west of Leeds).
There is a dedicated
vascular theatre as well as access to acute theatres 24/7. The unit performs on
average 60-80 aortic procedures, 30-40 carotid endarterectomies and 60-100
lower limb bypasses per year.
We form a partnership
with Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust as outlined above and outpatient clinics
and daycase procedures (currently endovenous and peripheral endovascular
procedures) are provided in Pinderfields, Dewsbury and Pontefract Hospitals. This
is led by Leanne Atkin, Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead for Vascular Surgery
at MYHT and an additional two consultants contribute to this service.
Consultants based at LTHT
also provide outpatient services at Pinderfields Hospital. Inpatient vascular
treatment for patients from MYHT is provided at the LGI with repatriation to
MYHT under the care of medical teams once their vascular surgery is complete.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the generality of vascular surgery with a particular interest in lower limb arterial disease and limb salvage.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in vascular Surgery.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the generality of vascular surgery with a particular interest in lower limb arterial disease and limb salvage.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in vascular Surgery.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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).
