Job summary
The Vascular Surgery Department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals are currently recruiting to a Specialty Registrar Vacancy and seek to appoint a LAS Specialty Registrar to cover the gap. The post is to commence ASAP and will be for a fixed term period until 6th October 2026. MBBS and MRCS or equivalent are essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post is equivalent to ST3+ level.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to join a busy vascular centre in one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK. Sheffield Vascular Institute is a tertiary referral centre for the management of complex arterial and venous diseases. We work closely with, and provide support to, a wide range of other specialities and services including: Transplant Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Cardiothoracic, and General Surgery.
About us
PROUD VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full duties of the post and a description of the service can be found in the Job Description document attached to the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full duties of the post and a description of the service can be found in the Job Description document attached to the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (Intercollegiate MRCS) or equivalent
- Basic Medical Degree MBChB or equivalent
Desirable
- ATLS / CCRiSP / Basic Surgery Skills course
Clinical experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Training or equivalent
- Experience in making clinical decisions, knows when to seek help and able to prioritise need
- Competence at ST3 entry equivalent level in the basic operative and non-operative management of surgical patients
- Ability to assess published clinical research and incorporate it into practice
- Evidence of previous clinical practice as a doctor in the NHS (excluding clinical attachments)
Desirable
- Experience of experience at registrar level in General /Vascular Surgery or Renal Transplant Surgery between 12 months and five years
- Logbook Evidence of practice in Vascular Surgery
Research
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Ability to work in a team
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Experience in performing clinical audit
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Membership of Royal College of Surgeons (Intercollegiate MRCS) or equivalent
- Basic Medical Degree MBChB or equivalent
Desirable
- ATLS / CCRiSP / Basic Surgery Skills course
Clinical experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Training or equivalent
- Experience in making clinical decisions, knows when to seek help and able to prioritise need
- Competence at ST3 entry equivalent level in the basic operative and non-operative management of surgical patients
- Ability to assess published clinical research and incorporate it into practice
- Evidence of previous clinical practice as a doctor in the NHS (excluding clinical attachments)
Desirable
- Experience of experience at registrar level in General /Vascular Surgery or Renal Transplant Surgery between 12 months and five years
- Logbook Evidence of practice in Vascular Surgery
Research
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Ability to work in a team
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Experience in performing clinical audit
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
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).
