Job summary
Are you interested in the opportunity to join
the team of staff within one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe? We
are looking for two enthusiastic vascular surgeons to join as research fellows
in our vascular and major trauma service. This particular post is at Specialty
Registrar level ST3+ level and in addition to working toward a post-graduate
research degree, will support the delivery of services including participation
in 1:9 Vascular and Major Trauma Surgery acute rota
Main duties of the job
The
post of Clinical Research Fellow in Trauma and Vascular Surgery is for 1 year,
with a view to further extension by mutual agreement, allocated to the Leeds
Vascular Institute. The post holder will
be engaged in a vascular research project with a view to submitting the work
for a higher degree (MSc/MD/PhD).
Vascular
surgery is embedded within internationally recognised research infrastructure
at the University of Leeds including the Leeds NIHR BRC, NIHR Surgical MedTech
MIC, RCS Clinical Trials Unit and BHF training centre.
Currently,
we have projects which encompass clinical vascular research as well as
laboratory-based studies in a range of subjects including the cell biology of
vascular disease, biomarkers of plaque stability, and vascular tissue
engineering and regenerative medicine.
You will join a team of 1 ACL, 3 ACFs, 1 AFP and 1
trust research fellow. In addition to the research work, there are also
clinical duties which include a day-case operating list and outpatient clinics. The post holder will also participate in the
vascular and major trauma surgical StR acute out of hours rota.
About us
Leeds
Vascular Institute (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) is a thriving busy
vascular surgery department and in addition the vascular surgeons participate
in the Major Trauma Centre team. The applicant should therefore hold ATLS or an
equivalent qualification. The successful
candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a research project that
aligns with unit interests in AAA, CLTI, diabetic foot, global health, and
translational basic science, working within the NIHR BRC and MedTech
infrastructure in Leeds.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be carefully supervised by Mr Russell, Mr T Wallace,
Mr P Coughlin or Mr M Bailey and in all aspects of the clinical and laboratory
research work, and in addition, have a senior (Professor or Reader in the
University of Leeds) non-clinical co-supervisor based throughout his/her
project. There are regular research meetings at which the work in progress is
carefully evaluated and this also serves as a problem-solving forum. The Trust
Doctor is actively encouraged to present his/her work at local, national and
international meetings and it is expected that the research work is submitted
to peer-reviewed journals. Previous
Vascular Research Fellow post holders have been successful in being awarded
either an MD or PhD Degree by the University of Leeds and it is expected that
the current incumbent would also submit his/her work for such a higher degree.
The unit has an excellent track record of research fellows obtaining national training
numbers in surgery, and most recently in the new separate vascular surgical
speciality.
In
addition to the research aspects of the post, the post holder is also afforded
the opportunity to improve his/her clinical experience in the form of elective
day-case surgery, and seeing patients in the clinic and participating in the
vascular surgical and major trauma acute out of hours rota.
Clinical
duties are inclusive but not exhaustive of the following:
Pre-admissions clinics
Ward management
Operating theatre and outpatients
Emergency assessment of vascular and
resuscitative major trauma patients
Diabetic foot clinics
Post-operative intensive care reviews
Discharge letters
Discussions with relatives
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Consultants:
Ms
R Darwood (Clinical Lead)
Mr
Patrick Coughlin
Mr
Jon de Siqueira
Mr
James Forsyth
Professor
S Homer-Vanniasinkam
Mr
J Hossain
Mr
C Irvine
Ms
Nonica Maftei
Mr
AID Mavor
Mr
Ahmed Nassef
Mrs
Jenny Robson
Mr
DA Russell
Professor
DJA Scott
Mr
V Shankar
Mr
T Stansfield
Mr
M Troxler
Mr
Tom Wallace
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidate will be carefully supervised by Mr Russell, Mr T Wallace,
Mr P Coughlin or Mr M Bailey and in all aspects of the clinical and laboratory
research work, and in addition, have a senior (Professor or Reader in the
University of Leeds) non-clinical co-supervisor based throughout his/her
project. There are regular research meetings at which the work in progress is
carefully evaluated and this also serves as a problem-solving forum. The Trust
Doctor is actively encouraged to present his/her work at local, national and
international meetings and it is expected that the research work is submitted
to peer-reviewed journals. Previous
Vascular Research Fellow post holders have been successful in being awarded
either an MD or PhD Degree by the University of Leeds and it is expected that
the current incumbent would also submit his/her work for such a higher degree.
The unit has an excellent track record of research fellows obtaining national training
numbers in surgery, and most recently in the new separate vascular surgical
speciality.
In
addition to the research aspects of the post, the post holder is also afforded
the opportunity to improve his/her clinical experience in the form of elective
day-case surgery, and seeing patients in the clinic and participating in the
vascular surgical and major trauma acute out of hours rota.
Clinical
duties are inclusive but not exhaustive of the following:
Pre-admissions clinics
Ward management
Operating theatre and outpatients
Emergency assessment of vascular and
resuscitative major trauma patients
Diabetic foot clinics
Post-operative intensive care reviews
Discharge letters
Discussions with relatives
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Consultants:
Ms
R Darwood (Clinical Lead)
Mr
Patrick Coughlin
Mr
Jon de Siqueira
Mr
James Forsyth
Professor
S Homer-Vanniasinkam
Mr
J Hossain
Mr
C Irvine
Ms
Nonica Maftei
Mr
AID Mavor
Mr
Ahmed Nassef
Mrs
Jenny Robson
Mr
DA Russell
Professor
DJA Scott
Mr
V Shankar
Mr
T Stansfield
Mr
M Troxler
Mr
Tom Wallace
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
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).
