Job summary
SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN VASCULAR SURGERY
A 12-month fixed term Vascular Specialty Doctor is required for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Derby Hospital.
The successful appointee will be actively involved in supporting ward rounds and theatre lists as well as running independent outpatient clinics and theatre lists.
The appointee will participate in the dedicated vascular surgical on-call rota (1:6)
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities of role:
- Clinical support to Consultants in Outpatients, Day case, Theatres and ward rounds, including assisting in theatre and running independent clinics and day case lists. Clinical support to consultants in endoscopy if successful candidate has the appropriate experience.
- Responsibility for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.
- Responsibility to carry out any work related to & reasonably incidental to the duties set out in their Job Plan e.g. the keeping of records & the provision of reports, the proper delegation of tasks, maintaining skills & knowledge.
- The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of clinical care. Active participation in internal supporting professional activities such as Departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & Audit is essential.
- Responsibility to be flexible and co-operate with reasonable requests to cover colleague's leave and absences where they are safe & competent & where it is practicable to do so
- Responsibility for the teaching and assessment as directed, contributing to graduate & continuing medical education activity locally, regionally & nationally as appropriate.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
The appointees will work a 40 hour weekly programme with a mixed job plan to be agreed with the successful candidates prior to commencement. The provisional timetable consists of inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward rounds, with the opportunity to participate in the dedicated vascular emergency on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
The appointees will work a 40 hour weekly programme with a mixed job plan to be agreed with the successful candidates prior to commencement. The provisional timetable consists of inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward rounds, with the opportunity to participate in the dedicated vascular emergency on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
Desirable
- FRCS
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
- Higher Degree (PhD or MD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' UK experience in Vascular Surgery at Registrar level
- Minimum 3 years SHO (or equivalent) General Surgery experience
Desirable
- UK experience in Vascular Surgery
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification
- Experience of running independent outpatient clinics and day case lists
Clinical Governance/improving quality of patient care
Desirable
- Good publication record and/or formal teaching experience
Teaching/Research Audit
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Gen. Surgery
- Experience & interest in medical education, particularly at undergraduate level
- Certificate/Diploma in Medical Education
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
Desirable
- FRCS
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
- Higher Degree (PhD or MD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years' UK experience in Vascular Surgery at Registrar level
- Minimum 3 years SHO (or equivalent) General Surgery experience
Desirable
- UK experience in Vascular Surgery
- Postgraduate Teaching Qualification
- Experience of running independent outpatient clinics and day case lists
Clinical Governance/improving quality of patient care
Desirable
- Good publication record and/or formal teaching experience
Teaching/Research Audit
Essential
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Gen. Surgery
- Experience & interest in medical education, particularly at undergraduate level
- Certificate/Diploma in Medical Education
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
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).
