Job summary
Speciality Doctors works as a team, supported by Senior and Junior medical staff. The department is very supportive of Speciality Doctors applying for FRCS exit examinations. The post-holder is expected to participate in clinical activities (Theatre, Clinic, Ward cover, and Daytime Vascular Surgery on-call cover). They are expected to actively engage in teaching, audits and Clinical Governance programs within the department. The post's incumbent will be attached to one particular surgeon at one time but should be available for cross cover to colleagues during the day time. The department does provide opportunities to get training in endo-vascular (Vascular Interventional Radiology) skills, on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
Based at Pilgrim Hospital will be expected to work across all ULHT sites as required. 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 and open varicose vein surgery and renal access work.
The Vascular Unit is in process of introducing a Middle-Grade Vascular Surgery day-time on-call rota, 7 days a week (8AM to 8PM). The post-holder would be expected to participate in the above rota. The post is likely to be a 12 PA, with the final job plan expected to be confirmed at the time of interview.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly motivated Vascular Team in Lincolnshire. The Vascular department consists of six Consultants, four ACP's, three Speciality Doctors (including this post), One Associate Specialist and two FY1's. The department is looking to appoint a whole-time fixed term 12 Months Speciality Doctor, based at Pilgrim Hospital and will be expected to work across all ULHT sites as required. 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 and open varicose vein surgery and renal access work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 3 Vascular Scientists providing the full spectrum of vascular lab services.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 3 Vascular Scientists providing the full spectrum of vascular lab services.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB ChB
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years medical work post registration
- All round experience in Vascular Surgery.
- An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
- Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation
Desirable
- Some administrative experience.
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB ChB
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years medical work post registration
- All round experience in Vascular Surgery.
- An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
- Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation
Desirable
- Some administrative experience.
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development.
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).
