Job summary
Applications are sought for a 10 PA Consultant post in Vascular Surgery (with 1:10 on call commitment) to work across UHSussex at both Royal Sussex, Brighton and spoke hospital. They would join the 11 enthusiastic and committed Vascular Consultants in the department and multi-professional team. The service is supported by a high-quality Vascular Laboratory for non-invasive imaging and Vascular Nurse Specialists. The job would involve working within the Sussex Vascular Network, covering a populations of at least 1.6 million patients. The network consists of the Hub at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, with spokes at Worthing, Chichester, Redhill, Haywards Heath, Eastbourne and Hastings. There is a dedicated Vascular ward at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Weekly vascular multi-disciplinary meetings are held at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, attended by Vascular Consultants within the network, Radiology colleagues, the Vascular Nurse Specialist, and vascular registrars where patient's treatment plans are discussed and agreed. This is a PVD and aortic MDT in addition to discussing emergency in-patient admissions, and a separate neurovascular MDT held in conjunction with the stroke team.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will share the responsibilities for providing care to vascular in-patients, manage regular out-patient clinics, perform regular ward rounds, take part in the Vascular Network on-call rota and operate. The details of the activities are given in the job plan and timetable below. The clinical duties of the post include the following: Regular attendance of MDM and active participation in the discussions. Regular out-patient clinics across both sites and assessing vascular patients across the breadth of vascular surgery. Regular theatre sessions to operate on vascular patients. Participate in the on call rota, currently 1 in 10. Regular day case list. Active participation and delivery in the department research projects and is willing to supervise any research fellows in line with the research and innovation strategy trusts. The appointee should have good communication skills and willing to take on additional responsibilities that might arise e.g. (attending meetings to plan further development of the department & service delivery). The appointee should also be willing to help further develop the department workforce by actively participating in the supervision of junior doctors and VNS. The appointee is also encouraged to actively participate in improving patient care delivery.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this post Potential Interview Date June 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this post Potential Interview Date June 2026
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRC/MRC Vascular - e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Vascular or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience in complex endovascular aortic / complex lower limb and deep
- Experience in trauma surgery
- Experience in complex open aortic surgery
- Definitive surgical trauma skills (DSTS)
Desirable
- Experience in endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
- Experience in Thoracic outlet syndrome
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRC/MRC Vascular - e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Vascular or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience in complex endovascular aortic / complex lower limb and deep
- Experience in trauma surgery
- Experience in complex open aortic surgery
- Definitive surgical trauma skills (DSTS)
Desirable
- Experience in endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
- Experience in Thoracic outlet syndrome
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
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).
