Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon (SE Wales Regional Vascular Network)

Job summary

The post will be based at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff. The successful candidate will contribute on a 1 in 9 basis to the out- of- hours South East Wales Vascular Network. Following vascular centralisation, arterial surgery is only performed on the UHW (Major Arterial Centre) site. The successful candidate will be expected to provide services to one of the spoke sites in three Health Board areas covered by the South East Wales Vascular Network. The job plan includes 2 theatre sessions per week in the vascular theatre, 2 outpatient clinics and a day-case list. Participation in endovascular procedures are encouraged, dedicated lists will be allocated when the hybrid theatre is operational. The new incumbent will be expected to participate in the existing vascular programmes.

Cardiff is the site of the Children's Hospital for Wales (CHFW) adjacent to UHW. It is expected for the successful candidate to be prepared to be involved in the management of paediatric vascular trauma cases as and when they arise. We appreciate paediatric experience may be limited for some candidates, therefore senior mentorship is available for all cases.

Cardiff & Vale, Aneurin Bevan and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Boards are committed to providing timeouts access to skilled appraisers to allow the successful candidate to undergo meaningful yearly appraisals, and the Health Boards' Responsible Officer actively supports clinicians in completing their revalidation.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon (South East Wales Regional Vascular Network) Job Description.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.