Job summary
Applications
are invited for the post of Endovascular Fellow in Vascular Surgery. The
successful applicant will work a 1 in 6 vascular on-call, with no commitment to
General Surgery. The post could suit experienced/post-CCT vascular trainees who
wish to train further in routine and complex endovascular surgery, prior to
appointment as a consultant. SRH is 1 of 3 tertiary arterial centres for
vascular services in the North-East (spoke sites at South Tyneside, Bishop
Auckland & Durham). The service
consists of 8 Consultant Vascular Surgeons an ACP and 4 SPNs supported by a
full team of resident doctors, nursing and administrative staff, with input
from other services including Interventional Radiology, Stroke Medicine,
Diabetes, Medical Physics and Podiatry.
STSFT was one of the first
UK vascular centres to commission its own dedicated hybrid endovascular theatre
and recently upgraded to the latest technology GE Allia 740. This operating
facility is allocated exclusively for vascular use 24/7. In addition, all 8 Endovascular
Surgeons have their own independent job-planned sessions in the SRH Radiology
Room 5 Angio suite for further endovascular capacity.
The successful applicant will be
actively involved in the planning and delivery of routine endovascular
procedures, hybrid cases including complex aorto-iliac re-canalisation using
fusion imaging and both EVAR / FEVAR cases. Endovascular planning and training
will be offered on TeraRecon software and GE Fusion packages.
Main duties of the job
Specific features to this fellowship include:
- Dedicated, timetabled angiosuite (surgeon-led) and hybrid-theatre training lists.
- Standard high-volume endovascular caseload experience (i.e. catheter angiography, iliac/femoro-popliteal angioplasty/stenting, lithoripsy, thrombectomy, lysis, tibial intervention).
- Renal arterio-venous endovascular intervention.
- Endovascular case planning (routine/complex peripheral and aortic) using contemporary software packages e.g. TeraRecon.
- IRMER training certification (if required).
- Complete Independent Hybrid theatre operating (i.e. without Radiologist or Radiographer).
- Image optimization and post-processing.
- Hybrid imaging hardware driving/intra-operative image manipulation.
- Training in Fusion-guided endovascular intervention.
- Vascular duplex scanning training sessions as required.
- Independent/Supervised endo-venous lists (RFA/foam sclerotherapy).
In addition to the above comprehensive endovascular programme, there will be continued exposure to conventional open vascular surgery, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb arterial reconstruction, renal access and complex venous work.
Informal discussions and arrangements to visit can be made with: Mr. P Davey, Consultant Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon & Clinical Director.
Tel 0191 565 6256 Ext. 42441 (secretary)
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
This is a
fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant
will work a 1 in 6 vascular/endovascular on-call, with no commitment to General
Surgery. The post could suit
experienced/post-CCT vascular trainees who wish to train further in routine and
complex open and endovascular surgery, prior to appointment as a Consultant.
There may be opportunities within the STSFT team for such appointments in the
future, for the right candidate.
Our
unit is well-recognised for its surgeon-led/delivered endovascular
(percutaneous & hybrid) service and this post has been introduced to offer
training/refinement of all aspects of both routine and complex endovascular
care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
This is a
fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant
will work a 1 in 6 vascular/endovascular on-call, with no commitment to General
Surgery. The post could suit
experienced/post-CCT vascular trainees who wish to train further in routine and
complex open and endovascular surgery, prior to appointment as a Consultant.
There may be opportunities within the STSFT team for such appointments in the
future, for the right candidate.
Our
unit is well-recognised for its surgeon-led/delivered endovascular
(percutaneous & hybrid) service and this post has been introduced to offer
training/refinement of all aspects of both routine and complex endovascular
care.
Person Specification
Career Interest/Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications.
- Period of research.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues effectively. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
- Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity.
- Demonstrates IT literacy.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS.
- 36 months experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently.
- FRCS or equivalent.
Person Specification
Career Interest/Progression
Essential
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.
Desirable
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Publications.
- Period of research.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Professional Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues effectively. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
- Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity.
- Demonstrates IT literacy.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS.
- 36 months experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently.
- FRCS or equivalent.
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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