Job summary
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust requires 1 Specialty Doctor in Vascular surgery. The post holder will assist in providing a clinical service in elective and emergency Vascular Surgery to the population of East Lancashire and the adjoining areas. This will include undertaking outpatient Consultant clinics, ward rounds, on-calls and theatre sessions. The unit has a strong reputation for high quality surgical training and our Centre current workload is ideally suited for vascular surgeons who wish to improve their knowledge and technical skills in all aspect of vascular surgery. The post holder is expected to attend a minimum of three theatre sessions per week and one or two out-patient clinics per week. The out of hour on call vascular cover will be provided by the successful candidate as a non-resident 1:6 rota. This is a separate rota from general surgery. Vascular Surgeons also have access to a weekly interventional radiology list. As part of the role you will have assigned clinical education, admin & SPA time. The post holder will share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate and will observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures agreed with employees and management. The post holder will be closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to attend a minimum of three theatre sessions per week and one or two out-patient clinics per week. The out of hour on call vascular cover will be provided by the successful candidate as a non-resident 1:6 rota.
- The post holder will aim to deliver high quality care with the help of the existing vascular surgical team.
- The post holder will share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate.
- The post holder will participate in the weekly-on-call system of care.
- The post holder will observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.
- The post holder will be closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post-holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
About us
The vascular Unit has the following facilities:
A dedicated 18 bed vascular ward (C18)A Vascular laboratory which support out-patient clinics and duplex scanning AM and PMMonday to Friday for one stop assessment of new referralsA dedicated angiography room across the corridor from the vascular theatre, providing access to endovascular operations including EVARs and hybrid lower limb revascularisations.
All arterial surgery is performed at the RBH, supported by a 20 bedded Critical Care Unit run by specialist Intensivists, a 4 bedded Post-Operative Care Unit, and a full range of diagnostic and interventional radiology services. Planned day case varicose veins procedures are predominantlyperformed in the Day-care unit at BGH. The operating schedule is efficiently structured in keeping with modern tertiary vascular unit principles. There are 5 full-day (2 sessions each) vascular elective lists weekly. In additional, there are 3 vascular lists (1 session each) on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, ring-fenced for acute cases such as bypass grafts, carotid endarterectomies and hybrid procedures. Vascular Emergencies are quickly transferred from here to the dedicated Vascular Ward, C18. The provision of emergency vascular intervention is secured by out of hour vascular consultant and interventional radiology on call rota. A vascular middle grade rota separate from general surgery has been implemented from April 2019.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to attend a minimum of three theatre sessions per week and one or two out-patient clinics per week. The out of hour on call vascular cover will be provided by the successful candidate as a non-resident 1:6 rota.
- The post holder will aim to deliver high quality care with the help of the existing vascular surgical team.
- The post holder will share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate.
- The post holder will participate in the weekly-on-call system of care.
- The post holder will observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.
- The post holder will be closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post-holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is expected to attend a minimum of three theatre sessions per week and one or two out-patient clinics per week. The out of hour on call vascular cover will be provided by the successful candidate as a non-resident 1:6 rota.
- The post holder will aim to deliver high quality care with the help of the existing vascular surgical team.
- The post holder will share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate.
- The post holder will participate in the weekly-on-call system of care.
- The post holder will observe and comply with clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures (including local and national employment and personnel policies) agreed with employees and management.
- The post holder will be closely involved in clinical audit and other clinical governance issues.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post-holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, and exceptionally to perform additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.
Person Specification
Attainment
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or Equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and a license to practice
- Expertise in vascular surgery
- Sufficient experience to join the vascular surgery on call rota
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Evidence of teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Commitment to ongoing research and involvement in clinical trials
Person Specification
Attainment
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or Equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC and a license to practice
- Expertise in vascular surgery
- Sufficient experience to join the vascular surgery on call rota
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Evidence of teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Commitment to ongoing research and involvement in clinical trials
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).
