Job summary
Working Full time: 40 hours per week
This post will be one of 6 middle grade doctors in the department. The successful applicant would be expected and encouraged to develop special interests, which will fit well with the current and future needs of the department. You will be expected to become involved in all aspects of the department including teaching, audit and research and participate in the out of hour's rota.
The department delivers vascular services across the Network via a hub and spoke model. The service delivers the full complement of vascular services including aortic aneurysms, carotid territory embolic disease and peripheral vascular disease. We also deliver renal access services to support the nephrology service and offer vascular input into a multidisciplinary diabetic foot service. The programme of training for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her needs and stage of training.
Main duties of the job
The Registrar will be responsible for the day-to-day care of all patients under the Vascular Surgery Consultants. Provide experienced, specialist care, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This includes the management of complex cases, reflecting on and reviewing patient care activities ensuring quality and safety improve continuously. The role requires involvement within teaching, training, research and the development of network and local services as appropriate to skills and experience.
Registrars will "have acquired a high level of specialist knowledge and expertise and have the capacity and opportunity to work independently within agreed lines of responsibility and will also take a broader role in the organisation.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Desirable
- FRCS, EBVS or equivalent
- Prior experience in vascular surgery at registrar level
- Experience in endovascular procedures
- Prior experience in leadership, audit and research
- ATLS
- CCRISP
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patient
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with years since graduation in medicine
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of audit or research
- Experience in Vascular and/or General Surgery
Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective. communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Evidence of Attendance at educational courses/meetings relevant to experience
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of Clinical. Capability in assessment of the acutely unwell patient.
Attitudes
Essential
- Commitment to team working
- Commitment to flexibility in a changing work environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to reflective practice
- Punctuality
- An understanding of the Trust values and educational ethos (see appendices)
Fit to Practice
Essential
- Has evidence to support ability to practice safely
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Desirable
- FRCS, EBVS or equivalent
- Prior experience in vascular surgery at registrar level
- Experience in endovascular procedures
- Prior experience in leadership, audit and research
- ATLS
- CCRISP
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc.
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patient
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Has participated in clinical audit
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with years since graduation in medicine
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with Good Medical Practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of audit or research
- Experience in Vascular and/or General Surgery
Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective. communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Evidence of Attendance at educational courses/meetings relevant to experience
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of Clinical. Capability in assessment of the acutely unwell patient.
Attitudes
Essential
- Commitment to team working
- Commitment to flexibility in a changing work environment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Commitment to reflective practice
- Punctuality
- An understanding of the Trust values and educational ethos (see appendices)
Fit to Practice
Essential
- Has evidence to support ability to practice safely
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
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).
