Job summary
CONSULTANT SURGEON IN VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY
This is a new post as the service looks to expand its consultant workforce to meet the increasing demands of the surrounding communities. This is an exciting time for vascular surgery in Leicester as the service has recently moved to the Glenfield General Hospital (GGH) to establish a regional centre of excellence for treating complex cardiovascular disease in conjunction with cardiology and cardiac surgery. We have built state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the development of our Vascular Surgery service for the future. Comprising a closely located ward, vascular studies unit, MDT facility (with regional, national and international networking capability), angiography suite and hybrid operating theatre we can now offer the best facilities in the UK for the care of patients with vascular disease.
As one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals, our vision is to move from where we are now to where we want to be. Locally known as the journey from 'Good to Great'.
In undertaking this role you are expected at all times to behave in accordance with our Trust values which demonstrate your commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients. This will be in accordance with agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.
Main duties of the job
- To provide Consultant Vascular Surgeon services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are followed at all times; and that bad practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- To actively participate in audit and submit data to the National Vascular Registry.
- To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BACKGROUND
This is a new post in the Renal, Respiratory, Cardiac & Vascular Clinical Management Group, GGH Site. It is expected that the post holder will take part in the Vascular Surgical Rota as well as working in their specialist area of Vascular Surgery.
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE TO: -
- Make a major contribution to the delivery of elective and urgent/emergency outpatient clinics including the Vascular Limb Salvage (VaLS) Service and the Vascular Emergency Clinic (VEC)
- Provide vascular and endovascular service to patients in Leicester and East Midlands Network.
- Act as a level 1 Centre for Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire.
- Participate in the departmental rolling rota.
- Contribute to EVAR, carotid surgery, lower limb revascularisation and diabetic foot services as required.
- Contribute to, maintain and progress the standards of excellence in clinical care, training and research that the Leicester Vascular unit is internationally recognised for.
- Ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- Actively participate in audit.
- Work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- Provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
- Work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the CMG.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- Participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
- Undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group
The Leicester vascular unit provides a tertiary vascular service to the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (approximately 1.2 million population). The successful applicant will join 9 other surgeons to make a team of 10 (8.4 WTE). The unit undertakes all types of major vascular and endovascular procedures, including CERAB, FEVAR, TEVAR, SAFARI, and achieves excellent outcomes. There are day case endovenous list undertaken in regional community hospitals which the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to.
The consultant vascular surgeon rota will be 1 in 10, shared equally between all consultants. Currently the on-call commitment is 24 hours (8am to 8am) weekdays and 72 hours at the weekend (start at 8am on Friday and end at 8am on Monday). The on-call consultant is freed from all elective commitments when on-call. A separate vascular surgeon to that on-call covers the emergency operating list weekdays 8am to 4pm: This cover is split equally on a rotational basis between the consultant body according to job plan allocation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BACKGROUND
This is a new post in the Renal, Respiratory, Cardiac & Vascular Clinical Management Group, GGH Site. It is expected that the post holder will take part in the Vascular Surgical Rota as well as working in their specialist area of Vascular Surgery.
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE TO: -
- Make a major contribution to the delivery of elective and urgent/emergency outpatient clinics including the Vascular Limb Salvage (VaLS) Service and the Vascular Emergency Clinic (VEC)
- Provide vascular and endovascular service to patients in Leicester and East Midlands Network.
- Act as a level 1 Centre for Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire.
- Participate in the departmental rolling rota.
- Contribute to EVAR, carotid surgery, lower limb revascularisation and diabetic foot services as required.
- Contribute to, maintain and progress the standards of excellence in clinical care, training and research that the Leicester Vascular unit is internationally recognised for.
- Ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.
- Actively participate in audit.
- Work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.
- Provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
- Work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the CMG.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
- Participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.
- Undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group
The Leicester vascular unit provides a tertiary vascular service to the population of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (approximately 1.2 million population). The successful applicant will join 9 other surgeons to make a team of 10 (8.4 WTE). The unit undertakes all types of major vascular and endovascular procedures, including CERAB, FEVAR, TEVAR, SAFARI, and achieves excellent outcomes. There are day case endovenous list undertaken in regional community hospitals which the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to.
The consultant vascular surgeon rota will be 1 in 10, shared equally between all consultants. Currently the on-call commitment is 24 hours (8am to 8am) weekdays and 72 hours at the weekend (start at 8am on Friday and end at 8am on Monday). The on-call consultant is freed from all elective commitments when on-call. A separate vascular surgeon to that on-call covers the emergency operating list weekdays 8am to 4pm: This cover is split equally on a rotational basis between the consultant body according to job plan allocation.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Vascular society member
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date Higher degree: MD, PhD or equivalent
Desirable
- Sub-specialist Clinical Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Vascular Surgery
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; understands evidence based practice
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- Ability to undertake peripheral and aortic endovascular interventions independently
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Management
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities. o
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Flexible
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit
Research
Essential
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Communication skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification in medical education.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Vascular society member
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date Higher degree: MD, PhD or equivalent
Desirable
- Sub-specialist Clinical Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant experience in Vascular Surgery
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; understands evidence based practice
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc.
- Ability to undertake peripheral and aortic endovascular interventions independently
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Motivation
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Management
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity to organise own workload.
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities. o
- Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Flexible
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Audit
Essential
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit
Research
Essential
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Communication skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching Post Graduate qualification 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).
