Job summary
The Vascular Surgery department at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the department to undertake a 12 month fixed term post as Vascular Surgery Research Fellow.
This is an ideal post for those who have started their Higher Specialist Training in vascular Surgery and wish to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for conducting research under the supervision of Professor Domenico Valenti and Mr RPS Gambhir, Consultant Vascular Surgeons. The theme of this research will be carotid artery dissection in patients with elongated Styloid process. There will be opportunities to undertake/ participate in other clinical based research projects. It is expected that research will be presented at National/ International meetings and published in peer reviewed journals. The successful candidate will receive support for submitting application for a higher degree (MD).
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to have a strong academic background and will be working closely with other members of the vascular surgery team. Close collaboration will also be expected with the other vascular Fellows and specialist nurses.
Whilst this is principally a research post, to maintain clinic skills the post holder will be on the Reg on call rota and do some clinical work at the discretion of the supervising Consultants. This may include outpatient clinics and theatre sessions (depending on individual experience). The post-holder will also be expected to teach undergraduate medical students and may be involved in undergraduate/postgraduate teaching in other areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to have a strong academic background and will be working closely with other members of the vascular surgery team. Close collaboration will also be expected with the other vascular Fellows and specialist nurses.
Whilst this is principally a research post, to maintain clinic skills the post holder will be on the Reg on call rota and do some clinical work at the discretion of the supervising Consultants. This may include outpatient clinics and theatre sessions (depending on individual experience). The post-holder will also be expected to teach undergraduate medical students and may be involved in undergraduate/postgraduate teaching in other areas.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Higher Vascular Degree/FRCS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in vascular and endovascular surgery.
- Experience of working with and presenting numerical or statistical information in a project or clinical experience.
- Experience of working with medical statistics.
Academic achievements
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High standard of communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to express complex concepts in clear and grammatical English and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions.
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement
- Proven experience of working independently and as part of a team
- Experience of working clinically within a multidisciplinary setting
- Excellent data presentation skills, written, graphical and verbal
- Excellent analytical skills and demonstrable knowledge of gathering, analysing and reporting a range of data and information.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Higher Vascular Degree/FRCS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in vascular and endovascular surgery.
- Experience of working with and presenting numerical or statistical information in a project or clinical experience.
- Experience of working with medical statistics.
Academic achievements
Essential
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- High standard of communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to express complex concepts in clear and grammatical English and communicate with staff at all levels and from different professions.
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement
- Proven experience of working independently and as part of a team
- Experience of working clinically within a multidisciplinary setting
- Excellent data presentation skills, written, graphical and verbal
- Excellent analytical skills and demonstrable knowledge of gathering, analysing and reporting a range of data and 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
