Job summary
Are you interested in the opportunity to join a
dynamic Vascular team within one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe?
We are looking for 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 postgraduate
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
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 Aortic disease, CLTI, Diabetic Foot, Global
health, and Translational basic science, working within the NIHR BRC and MedTech
infrastructure in Leeds.
he
post of Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular and Trauma Surgery is for 1 year,
with a view to further extension by mutual agreement, allocated to the Leeds
Vascular Institute.
Should
you seek further information prior to application please contact:
Mr
David Russell (Research lead) davidrussell1@nhs.net
Mr
Patrick Coughlin (WYVAS clinical lead) Patrick.coughlin1@nhs.net
Mr
Tom Wallace (Registrar Lead) t.wallace@nhs.net
Mrs
Rosie Darwood (Clinical Lead) r.darwood@nhs.net
About us
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
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
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
post of Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular and Trauma 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 2 trust research fellows. 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.
The
successful candidate will be carefully supervised by Associate Professor D
Russell, Mr T Wallace, Mr P Coughlin or Associate Professor M Bailey in all
aspects of the clinical and laboratory research work, and in addition, have a
senior (Professor or Associate Professor in the University of Leeds)
non-clinical co-supervisor based throughout their 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 their 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 their 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
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
This job description sets out the main duties and
responsibilities of the posts. The
specific duties may vary according to the needs of the service and will, in any
event, be subject to review as part of the Trust approach to staff developments
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES
OF THE POST
The
post of Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular and Trauma 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 2 trust research fellows. 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.
The
successful candidate will be carefully supervised by Associate Professor D
Russell, Mr T Wallace, Mr P Coughlin or Associate Professor M Bailey in all
aspects of the clinical and laboratory research work, and in addition, have a
senior (Professor or Associate Professor in the University of Leeds)
non-clinical co-supervisor based throughout their 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 their 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 their 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
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
This job description sets out the main duties and
responsibilities of the posts. The
specific duties may vary according to the needs of the service and will, in any
event, be subject to review as part of the Trust approach to staff developments
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
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
- Evidence of achievement of CST competencies in surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Surgical Training)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
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
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
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
- Evidence of achievement of CST competencies in surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Surgical Training)
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
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
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
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).