Job summary
CONSULTANT VASCULAR SURGEON
As part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust's commitment to meeting the Health care needs of the local population, applications are invited for the posts of Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.
The post is a 10 PA basic per week plus additional programmed activities by separate negotiation
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly motivated Vascular Consultants. The Vascular department consists of six Consultants including this post, four ACP's, three Speciality Doctors, One Specialist Registrar and two FY1's. The department is looking to appoint a substantive consultant Vascular surgeon based at Pilgrim Hospital and will be expected to work across all ULHT sites as required.
Excellent postgraduate and medical library facilities are available. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We have excellent schooling within Lincolnshire as well as affordable housing.
Main duties of the job
The department performs a full spectrum of Level 2 emergency and elective vascular procedures. These include infra and juxta renal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, EVAR, carotid endarterectomy, vascular bypasses including crural vessel bypass, endovenous varicose vein surgery and renal access work.
The Vascular Department is supported by the Radiology Department. The Radiology department has a 128 slice CT Scanner, a 1.5 tesla MR Scanner and a Toshiba Interventional suite. In addition, we have a well-equipped vascular lab, with four Vascular Scientists providing the full spectrum of vascular lab services
Endovascular Fellowship and ability to perform Vascular Access Surgery would be desirable, as would formal training in endovascular procedures including EVAR.
The Job Plan and duties will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis in line with demands of the service
To discuss the post further please contact:
Mr. J Mohan, Clinical Lead, Consultant Vascular/ General Surgeon,
Visits to the Department are welcomed.
To apply, please visit www.ulh.nhs.uk and click on 'job vacancies'
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his/her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive vascular service to UI-HT.In addition he/she will be required to:Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service. Take part in 1 Trustwide Consultant Vascular duty rota for emergency vascular duties and to provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.Have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.Take part in team, department audits.Participate in the management of the surgical service.AUDITThe department has mortality and morbidity audits every month. In addition process audits are held every two months and topic audits every six months.The Trust has a countywide process audit programme, which is held on a rotational basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his/her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive vascular service to UI-HT.In addition he/she will be required to:Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service. Take part in 1 Trustwide Consultant Vascular duty rota for emergency vascular duties and to provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.Have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.Take part in team, department audits.Participate in the management of the surgical service.AUDITThe department has mortality and morbidity audits every month. In addition process audits are held every two months and topic audits every six months.The Trust has a countywide process audit programme, which is held on a rotational basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Fully accredited for higher Specialist training
Desirable
- Ability to perform Vascular Access Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Vascular Surgery
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality Ability to teach trainees
Desirable
- Formal training in endovascular procedures including EVAR
- Familiarity with issues of service, organisation and development. Some knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Fully accredited for higher Specialist training
Desirable
- Ability to perform Vascular Access Surgery
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in Vascular Surgery
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality Ability to teach trainees
Desirable
- Formal training in endovascular procedures including EVAR
- Familiarity with issues of service, organisation and development. Some knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice.
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).
