Job summary
Consultant Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon x 2 (10 PA +1; Permanent)
We are looking to appoint 2 substantive Consultant Vascular/Endovascular Surgeons with broad training and experience across geenral vascular surgery and subspeciality interest in lower limb revascularisation. The 2 post-holders will join Mr Sarkar in developing and delivering the lower limb critical limb ischaemia pathway. Independent surgeon-delivered endovascular practice will be encouraged and supported.
Key duties will include supervising and running outpatient clinics; hybrid and open surgery operating lists; care for patients on the ward in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including ward nurses and specialist vascular nursing teams; contribution to the vascular MDTs; vascular and endovascular working; teaching of medical students, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals.
The posts will be based at the Royal London Hospital with spoke site responsibilities at Newham University Hospital including OPD; ward round, varicose vein office procedures (see detailed Job-plans). Further opportunities are expected to arise at St Bartholomew's Hospital and the Trust is currently engaged in reconfiguration planning alongside Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder will have completed SpR training or equivalent and obtained the CCT and have a clear track record of training in vascular surgery including endovascular techniques.o The post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of Vascular surgical services to Barts Health. All general vascular opportunities will be available with an emphasis on the management of patients with critical limb ischaemia as well as advancement of the peripheral endovascular surgery service.o The current facilities and clinical responsibilities are largely centered at The Royal London Hospital but as post-holder you will also be required to deliver care flexibly at other sites - it is envisioned that the post-holder will undertake a clinic and ward round and a day surgery (endovenous) operating list at Newham hospital on a weekly basis, with the possibility of future working in a planned interventional radiology suite there.o To undertake 1 day of operating in hybrid/main theatre.o To take part in a Vascular surgeon of the week rota on a 1:9 basis, providing consultant-delivered ward rounds, daytime CEPOD list support, supervising and training resident doctors and other healthcare staff.o To provide evidence-based care for all patients
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- FRCS(Gen Surg) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Vascular surgery or within 6 months of attaining CCT.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery in dedicated Vascular units
- Subspecialty training, experience
Management / Audit Experience
Essential
- Able to provide evidence of active participation in Quality Improvement
- Projects and demonstrate
- understanding of impact and challenges this brings.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of current and future NHS challenges and strategy.
- Ability to support team members in business planning via collaboration and discussion.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
- Clinical pathway/guideline development
- Management course
- Formal experience and training in NHS Clinical Governance
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate personal experience of academic research and describe and discuss findings and impact
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to general thoracic surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to set up and supervise research
Publications
Essential
- Peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals
Teaching / Training
Essential
- Experience teaching and training undergraduates, resident doctors and allied professionals
- Completed Train-The-Trainers or equivalent course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or equivalent
- FRCS(Gen Surg) or equivalent
- On GMC Specialist Register for Vascular surgery or within 6 months of attaining CCT.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery in dedicated Vascular units
- Subspecialty training, experience
Management / Audit Experience
Essential
- Able to provide evidence of active participation in Quality Improvement
- Projects and demonstrate
- understanding of impact and challenges this brings.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of current and future NHS challenges and strategy.
- Ability to support team members in business planning via collaboration and discussion.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
- Clinical pathway/guideline development
- Management course
- Formal experience and training in NHS Clinical Governance
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate personal experience of academic research and describe and discuss findings and impact
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to general thoracic surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
Desirable
- Ability to set up and supervise research
Publications
Essential
- Peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals
Teaching / Training
Essential
- Experience teaching and training undergraduates, resident doctors and allied professionals
- Completed Train-The-Trainers or equivalent course
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).
