Job summary
NUH is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Trust Grade doctor at ST3 level or above to support our Vascular Surgery department.
This is an exciting opportunity to get excellent experience in Vascular Surgery with exposure to emergency and elective services. You will work closely with consultants, other junior doctors and multi-disciplinary teams.
The post holder will contribute to the 1:8 on-call rota at QMC and should therefore have completed core surgical training (or equivalent), have full MRCS, ALS and have experience working within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The NUH Vascular department is the regional vascular tertiary referral unit. In addition to being a hub for complex elective vascular (including endovascular) referrals, we also deal with a substantial load of the regional vascular emergencies.
We are engaged in performing complex vascular surgery including open and endovascular operations and have close links with Interventional Radiology colleagues. Nottingham was the first Trust in the UK to perform endovascular surgery and continues to be a driver for this type of surgery. There are weekly MDTs where patients are discussed with various colleagues from around the Trust.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support various aspects of this busy service, with a commitment to an out of hours rota. The post holder will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly firm timetable.
In addition, there is a local departmental teaching programme which you would be expected to attend and contribute to.
Although this is not a training post it should be possible for an enthusiastic doctor to map their experiences to many of the core curriculum programme competences as all aspects of the syllabus are relevant to this attachment.
We encourage our doctors to involve themselves in audit and research. You would be expected to make yourself familiar with the processes of the audit cycle and to assess the role of audit in clinical governance and in improving patient care. Supervision for projects will be available, and support may also be available from hospital audit departments.
Post holders can expect to;
Build upon post graduate clinical experience Master a number of procedural techniques Further develop experience and expertise in the identification and management of the sick patient Further develop experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of conditions, including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission Hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues Increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available Develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support various aspects of this busy service, with a commitment to an out of hours rota. The post holder will attend clinics, theatre sessions and ward rounds as per allocation in a weekly firm timetable.
In addition, there is a local departmental teaching programme which you would be expected to attend and contribute to.
Although this is not a training post it should be possible for an enthusiastic doctor to map their experiences to many of the core curriculum programme competences as all aspects of the syllabus are relevant to this attachment.
We encourage our doctors to involve themselves in audit and research. You would be expected to make yourself familiar with the processes of the audit cycle and to assess the role of audit in clinical governance and in improving patient care. Supervision for projects will be available, and support may also be available from hospital audit departments.
Post holders can expect to;
Build upon post graduate clinical experience Master a number of procedural techniques Further develop experience and expertise in the identification and management of the sick patient Further develop experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of conditions, including making appropriate decisions regarding the need for admission Hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues Increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available Develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities
Person Specification
Professional Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCS
- ALS
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of Vascular Surgery in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
- NHS Experience of at least 12 months
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
- Experience of working out of hours with limited support
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work the full range of shifts (days, nights, lates, on-calls)
- Able to travel to other sites if necessary
Person Specification
Professional Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCS
- ALS
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of Vascular Surgery in acute inpatient setting in a large acute hospital
- NHS Experience of at least 12 months
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT/junior registrar level
- Experience of working out of hours with limited support
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work the full range of shifts (days, nights, lates, on-calls)
- Able to travel to other sites if necessary
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).