Job summary
The appointee will undertake supervised elective commitments including a weekly session in a new hybrid theatre, which entered service in September 2024, with surgeon-led endovascular aneurysm repair and hybrid peripheral arterial cases. Separate open surgery is also available with open aortic aneurysm repair, carotid surgery and fistulae formation. Day case surgery includes varicose vein surgery, endovenous surgery and fistulae surgery.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY IF WE HAVE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS
Main duties of the job
Other duties shared between all middle grades include a daily ward round for vascular inpatients, attendance at elective clinics, a Vascular Hot Clinic and the option to attend angioplasties. The elective working week will vary depending on the individual requirements of all trainees in the firm and also based on their level of experience.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, delivering services from two general hospitals in thriving Gloucester and beautiful regency Cheltenham. Gloucestershire has excellent transport links and stunning countryside, and was recently ranked in the top three places to live in the UK. Gloucestershire Hospitals has a £500m annual operating income, 960 beds, over 125,000 emergency attendances and nearly 800,000 outpatient appointments each year. We have over 8,000 members of staff who are committed to providing high quality acute elective and specialist services under our vision of 'Best Care For Everyone' to a diverse population of almost 620,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Unit functions with a Vascular Middle Grade on-call 1 in 5 weekdays and weekends from 8am to 6pm. Evening and night cover is provided by the General Surgery Registrar from 6pm to 8am. Prospective cover for colleagues is expected. Each week there will be a half-day or full-day of compensatory rest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Unit functions with a Vascular Middle Grade on-call 1 in 5 weekdays and weekends from 8am to 6pm. Evening and night cover is provided by the General Surgery Registrar from 6pm to 8am. Prospective cover for colleagues is expected. Each week there will be a half-day or full-day of compensatory rest.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- At least 24 months' experience (at SHO level) in surgery (not including Foundation modules) by August 2017
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
- Experience in Vascular Surgery
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- At least 24 months' experience (at SHO level) in surgery (not including Foundation modules) by August 2017
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
- Experience in Vascular Surgery
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).
