Job summary
Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to join as a Speciality Clinical Fellow in Vascular & Endovascular at Colchester and Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). This post would be suitable for applicants who are wishing to gain experience in vascular surgery at registrar/"middle grade" level after completion of a recognised general training scheme and obtaining full MRCP qualifications (or equivalent). It will be an opportunity to gain exposure across a wide range of vascular conditions and services and serve as a useful stepping board to further speciality training.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the vascular consultant body in gaining experience in a wide range of endovascular and open vascular surgery.
It is anticipated that the applicant will participate in a rota with other middle grade staff to provide a service commitment to vascular inpatients. All inpatient clinical work will be supported and overseen by the vascular consultant of the week who will provide clinical and educational support as needed.
Successful candidates will be expected to be on call on a one in seven frequency. This will prospective. Out of hours cover will be non resident and junior support will be provided at house office and SHO by the on call general surgical team
About us
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides hospital and community health care . We serve a wide geographical area with a population approaching 800,000 residents. We deliver care services from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals, high street clinics and in patients' own homes. We have nearly 10,000 staff, with an annual budget of over £650 million. We are the largest NHS organisation in the East Anglia.
We are building for better care with an exciting capital development programme across our sites - totalling £100million over the next five years.
We are building a new elective orthopaedic centre for ESNEFT at Colchester Hospital. It will be one of the biggest centres in the country and will ensure we can retain complex and low volume cases locally for the people we serve.
We are also now building a £7million specialist interventional radiology and cardiac angiography unit at Colchester.
At Ipswich we are investing £35million in a new Emergency Department and co-located Urgent Treatment Centre, with additional diagnostic imaging kit (MRI and CT). There's a £5.3million molecular diagnostic laboratory soon to open at Ipswich, and works begins soon for a new Breast Care Centre and a Children's Unit.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to participate in the departments active audit programme attending monthly meetings, participating in quality improvement activity and presenting local audits. There will be opportunity to be involved in local participation of national audits and research studies. We encourage and mentor audit and poster submissions to regional and national meetings. Attendance at national meetings is supported and there are a number of excellent conferences to choose from.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a QI project and audits in an area of their interest, supported by a consultant and develop protocols and pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to participate in the departments active audit programme attending monthly meetings, participating in quality improvement activity and presenting local audits. There will be opportunity to be involved in local participation of national audits and research studies. We encourage and mentor audit and poster submissions to regional and national meetings. Attendance at national meetings is supported and there are a number of excellent conferences to choose from.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a QI project and audits in an area of their interest, supported by a consultant and develop protocols and pathways.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Provide evidence of previous general medical training within or outside the UK and EU.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely including ALS or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencing post
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Desirable
- Previous SHO/CMT/IMT/ST1-2 or equivalent cardiology post experience
- Demonstrates adequate written and oral communication skills to manage the full range of patient interactions
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree)
- Extracurricular activities/ achievements relevant to cardiology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Provide evidence of previous general medical training within or outside the UK and EU.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely including ALS or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencing post
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Desirable
- Previous SHO/CMT/IMT/ST1-2 or equivalent cardiology post experience
- Demonstrates adequate written and oral communication skills to manage the full range of patient interactions
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree)
- Extracurricular activities/ achievements relevant to cardiology
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).
