Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Vascular
& Endovascular Surgeon. The
post is full-time with an indicative 10PA job-plan, although consideration will
be given to applicants wishing to work less than full time.
The successful
applicant will become part of our team of 8.5 WTE Vascular
Consultants. The post will be predominately based at the Sunderland Royal Hospital
(SRH) hub, with requirement for emergency cover and/or elective clinical
sessions at University Hospital of North Durham (UHND), Durham Treatment Centre
(DTC), Bishop Auckland & South Tyneside General Hospital spoke sites.
The STSFT Vascular Directorate was created following
the regional re-organisation of vascular services in 2019. It provides a
sub-regional service to Sunderland, North Durham, Bishop Auckland and South
Tyneside covering a population of around 900,000.
For
further information please contact:
Mr
Philip Davey, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Clinical Director @
philipdavey@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Applicants
should have full GMC registration, on the Specialist Register (or be eligible
within next 6 months) and be successful in the Intercollegiate Speciality exam
(or equivalent). It is essential that the applicant has significant
endovascular experience.
The department
is currently developing streamlined pathways for the management of specific
conditions and the input of the new post holder to further develop these
vascular pathways would be essential. A good working relationship with IR/nephrology
colleagues to develop an integrated approach to progressing the service is
encouraged.
Inpatient
services are based at the SRH arterial hub with our Vascular ward (C36).
Cross-sectional imaging support is provided at all sites with vascular
sonography at both SRH & UHND. The venous service is provided at both SRH
& DTC. Imaged intervention is performed in both our hybrid theatre (GE
Allia 740i) and angiosuite located in Radiology (Siemens Artis Zee-Q). Although
the endovascular service is largely surgeon-led/delivered with dedicated weekly
job-planned sessional allocations in both facilities, we remain well-supported
by the local interventional radiology team with excellent working
relationships.
The existing
Vascular Surgeons provide a comprehensive open surgical service (including
renal access) but not all are endovascular-competent. The successful applicant
will assist in addressing this and facilitate further development of our endovascular
service.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
friendly Directorate provides all aspects of Vascular and Endovascular surgery
to a population of approximately 900,000.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust (STSFT) has recently
become one merged organisation and with this has come significant change,
including the establishment of Vascular Surgery as a defined Directorate.
Following
the recent re-organisation of regional vascular services, STSFT is now one of 3
tertiary centres for vascular services in the North East. The service currently consists of 8.5 WTE
Consultant Surgeons and 4 WTE Specialist Vascular Nurses supported by a full
team of junior doctors, nursing and administrative staff, with input from many
other services including Medical Physics, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and
Physiotherapy. The team works closely
with the Interventional Radiology Department for MDT-working and the delivery
of some non-invasive treatments for our population.
A wide
range of treatments are offered to patients of Sunderland, South Tyneside,
Bishop Auckland & Durham catchments, including open surgery for aortic
aneurysms, carotid disease, renal access, peripheral vascular disease and
superficial venous intervention. The
service also provides a comprehensive peripheral and aortic (non-thoracic)
endovascular programme that is both endovascular surgeon and IR-delivered. We
are a busy unit with current annual volumes of ~70 elective aortic procedures
and >80 carotid endarterectomies.
All
in-patient activity and major operations take place at the Sunderland arterial
hub site, with outpatient clinics and imaging provided at Sunderland, South
Tyneside, Bishop Auckland and Durham Hospitals (University Hospital of North
Durham & Durham Treatment Centre).
Our dedicated vascular ward (C36) is located in Sunderland Royal
Hospital which has capacity for 24 patients and has recently been developed to
improve leadership with 1 Ward Manager and 2 Junior Sisters. The ambulatory venous service is presently being
revised for largely non-Consultant (ACP) delivery, and is to be provided at
both SRH & DTC sites.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
friendly Directorate provides all aspects of Vascular and Endovascular surgery
to a population of approximately 900,000.
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust (STSFT) has recently
become one merged organisation and with this has come significant change,
including the establishment of Vascular Surgery as a defined Directorate.
Following
the recent re-organisation of regional vascular services, STSFT is now one of 3
tertiary centres for vascular services in the North East. The service currently consists of 8.5 WTE
Consultant Surgeons and 4 WTE Specialist Vascular Nurses supported by a full
team of junior doctors, nursing and administrative staff, with input from many
other services including Medical Physics, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and
Physiotherapy. The team works closely
with the Interventional Radiology Department for MDT-working and the delivery
of some non-invasive treatments for our population.
A wide
range of treatments are offered to patients of Sunderland, South Tyneside,
Bishop Auckland & Durham catchments, including open surgery for aortic
aneurysms, carotid disease, renal access, peripheral vascular disease and
superficial venous intervention. The
service also provides a comprehensive peripheral and aortic (non-thoracic)
endovascular programme that is both endovascular surgeon and IR-delivered. We
are a busy unit with current annual volumes of ~70 elective aortic procedures
and >80 carotid endarterectomies.
All
in-patient activity and major operations take place at the Sunderland arterial
hub site, with outpatient clinics and imaging provided at Sunderland, South
Tyneside, Bishop Auckland and Durham Hospitals (University Hospital of North
Durham & Durham Treatment Centre).
Our dedicated vascular ward (C36) is located in Sunderland Royal
Hospital which has capacity for 24 patients and has recently been developed to
improve leadership with 1 Ward Manager and 2 Junior Sisters. The ambulatory venous service is presently being
revised for largely non-Consultant (ACP) delivery, and is to be provided at
both SRH & DTC sites.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
- CCT/CESR expected within 6 months of interview date
- FRCS or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification
Desirable
- Higher professional degree, MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in open vascular and *endovascular (*aorto-iliac & peripheral) surgery
Desirable
- Interest in developing contemporary and complex endovascular services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
- Develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Research.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Original Research Publications
- Qualification in medical education
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients,relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of
- Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team including sharing of workload
Desirable
- Have experience in the development of a clinical service provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
- CCT/CESR expected within 6 months of interview date
- FRCS or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification
Desirable
- Higher professional degree, MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in open vascular and *endovascular (*aorto-iliac & peripheral) surgery
Desirable
- Interest in developing contemporary and complex endovascular services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
- Develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Research.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
- Original Research Publications
- Qualification in medical education
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients,relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of
- Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team including sharing of workload
Desirable
- Have experience in the development of a clinical service provision.
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).
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