Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (minimum 10PA) Consultant Vascular post at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to develop in one of the subspecialties in the department.
The Vascular Unit at the Royal Free London has a renowned reputation for providing world-class specialist care for the full range of vascular diseases and is the hub of the North Central London Vascular Network. The Royal Free Vascular Unit is also a national tertiary referral for vascular anomalies, complex aortic diseases, recalcitrant lower limb arterial pathologies, neurovascular disorders, hyperhidrosis and paediatric vascular surgery (in partnership with the Great Ormond Street Hospital). In addition, the department has a long educational and research track record with strong links with UCL. In particular, applicants with an interest in lower limb diabetic foot disease, venous disease or aortic disease would be welcomed.
The postholder would be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care including an unselected acute vascular take. Mentorship will be provided where needed. Enquiries are encouraged.
Contacts: Mr Jason Constantinou, Clinical Service Lead. Jason.constantinou@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a full time (minimum 10PA) Consultant Vascular post at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to develop in one of the subspecialties in the department.
The postholder would be expected to be involved in all aspects of patient care including an unselected acute vascular take. Mentorship will be provided where needed. Enquiries are encouraged.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Vascular Surgery; or registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the advisory appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register
- Fellowship / Membership of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- Further training in complex aortic surgery
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical degree
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Management course
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- A national profile in clinical excellence and research output
- Comprehensive training in general vascular surgery in dedicated units including experience of EVAR
- Wide range of knowledge and experience of vascular surgery including open and endovascular AAA
- Experience in endovascular and open deep venous interventions
- Ability to stent acute aortic aneurysm ruptures, where appropriate
- Facility with complex aortic repair
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role for audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Research experience, including presentations to relevant societies
- Peer reviewed publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Clinical guideline development
- Research experience in venous diseases
- Peer publication in topic related to venous disease
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, junior doctors and allied professionals
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Database management
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
Desirable
- Completed 'training the trainers' or equivalent course
- Ability to supervise research ? Ability to apply research outcomes to practice
- Statistics course
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to organise clinical and management priorities
- Caring attitude to patients
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
- Awareness of best practice through evidence based medicine, and personal drive to enact the change within the team
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) for Vascular Surgery; or registered with the GMC and within 6 months (at the scheduled time of the advisory appointments committee) of being accepted for the specialist register
- Fellowship / Membership of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- Further training in complex aortic surgery
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical degree
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Management course
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- A national profile in clinical excellence and research output
- Comprehensive training in general vascular surgery in dedicated units including experience of EVAR
- Wide range of knowledge and experience of vascular surgery including open and endovascular AAA
- Experience in endovascular and open deep venous interventions
- Ability to stent acute aortic aneurysm ruptures, where appropriate
- Facility with complex aortic repair
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role for audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Research experience, including presentations to relevant societies
- Peer reviewed publications in indexed journals
Desirable
- Clinical guideline development
- Research experience in venous diseases
- Peer publication in topic related to venous disease
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, junior doctors and allied professionals
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Database management
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
Desirable
- Completed 'training the trainers' or equivalent course
- Ability to supervise research ? Ability to apply research outcomes to practice
- Statistics course
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to organise clinical and management priorities
- Caring attitude to patients
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
- Awareness of best practice through evidence based medicine, and personal drive to enact the change within the team
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
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).
