Job summary
The post holder will work as a vascular registrar in the Northamptonshire Vascular Service. The key roles will be to work within the vascular team to support the care of vascular patients -in theatre, ward rounds and ward care, emergency duties and in the vascular clinic.
Main duties of the job
o To act under the supervision of the Surgical Consultants in the provision of a Surgical service and to support the Surgical Consultants in their duties.o Daily ward rounds with the vascular surgical team.o Operating theatre duties as assigned.o Outpatient clinicso General/Vascular on call on registrar rota (1in 10)o To admit patients from the Emergency Departmento Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.o To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall Surgical Service is of the highest quality.o To assist in the education of colleagues and staff.o To participate in work related projects at NGHo To act and behave professionally and perform one's duties in a manner that optimises patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of NGHo To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.o To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act under the supervision of the Surgical Consultants in the provision of aSurgical service and to support the Surgical Consultants in their duties. Daily ward rounds with the vascular surgical team. Operating theatre duties as assigned. Outpatient clinics General/Vascular on call on registrar rota (1in 10)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act under the supervision of the Surgical Consultants in the provision of aSurgical service and to support the Surgical Consultants in their duties. Daily ward rounds with the vascular surgical team. Operating theatre duties as assigned. Outpatient clinics General/Vascular on call on registrar rota (1in 10)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Have evidence Be eligible to work in the UKof achievement of core surgical competences or equivalence
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, assessed by the General Medical Council
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent
- Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
Career Progression
Essential
- Be able to provide details of their employment history
- Have completed a minimum of 6 months in Vascular Surgery by intended start date in post.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Evidence of participation in audit and teaching
Learning & Personal Development
Essential
- Achievements relevant to vascular surgery, including elective or other experience
Desirable
- Attendance at, or participation in, national, international, departmental, regional and online meetings and courses relevant to vascular surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Have evidence Be eligible to work in the UKof achievement of core surgical competences or equivalence
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, assessed by the General Medical Council
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent
- Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
Career Progression
Essential
- Be able to provide details of their employment history
- Have completed a minimum of 6 months in Vascular Surgery by intended start date in post.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Evidence of participation in audit and teaching
Learning & Personal Development
Essential
- Achievements relevant to vascular surgery, including elective or other experience
Desirable
- Attendance at, or participation in, national, international, departmental, regional and online meetings and courses relevant to vascular surgery
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).
