Job summary
Consultant in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
The Liverpool Vascular & Endovascular Service (LiVES) is looking for a Consultant Vascular & Endovascular surgeon to join their growing team that delivers services across the region.
The successful applicant will be based at Aintree University Hospital, one of the Trust's key sites, and will become an integral member of the Vascular Surgery department. The department is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, and the postholder will play an active role in the ongoing development of clinical services, education, research, and service improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must hold Membership or Fellowship of one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (UK), or equivalent qualification, and be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), possess a current licence to practice, and be listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Vascular Surgery, or be eligible for inclusion within six months of the interview date.
The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team including vascular surgeons, anaesthetists, resident doctors, therapists and specialist nurses. Appropriate infrastructure is provided including dedicated office space. Contribution to formalised MDT meetings as well as involvement in morbidity and mortality meetings and governance structures is compulsory.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Directorate of Vascular Surgery currently comprises 14 surgeons working flexibly to support the network. Each consultant has an elective job plan which involves sessions at one of our network sites, in addition to sessions at the Aintree site Hub. All consultants participate in complementary C1 and C2 rotas during which they are free of any elective commitments. The unit runs on a 14-week cycle with each consultant being C1 and C2 once during the cycle, such that 12 weeks out of 14 are normal elective weeks. The C1 is responsible for managing the main ward and dealing with acute referrals/transfers. The C2 supports C1 by doing supplementary ward work and also being available to deal with vascular emergencies both at the hub and network sites.
Friday afternoon is set aside as a Directorate session which begins with the forthcoming weekly plan at 1.30 and a review of all inpatients and patients requiring urgent surgery. The rest of the afternoon consists of a rolling programme of audit, teaching, clinical governance, directorate meetings, research presentations and invited guest lectures.
There is a 1 in 14 on call rota covering all our network sites. Wherever possible emergencies are transferred to the Aintree Hospital (which is part of the Mersey Major Trauma Collaborative) but we have committed to attending network sites if required. In addition to covering our network sites we also provide cover for the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH), Alder Hey (Childrens) Hospital and Liverpool Womens Hospital. We are also a tertiary referral centre for a wider area including the whole Cheshire and Merseyside region, North Wales and the Isle of Man.A system of consultant led daily post-take ward rounds is in place.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Directorate of Vascular Surgery currently comprises 14 surgeons working flexibly to support the network. Each consultant has an elective job plan which involves sessions at one of our network sites, in addition to sessions at the Aintree site Hub. All consultants participate in complementary C1 and C2 rotas during which they are free of any elective commitments. The unit runs on a 14-week cycle with each consultant being C1 and C2 once during the cycle, such that 12 weeks out of 14 are normal elective weeks. The C1 is responsible for managing the main ward and dealing with acute referrals/transfers. The C2 supports C1 by doing supplementary ward work and also being available to deal with vascular emergencies both at the hub and network sites.
Friday afternoon is set aside as a Directorate session which begins with the forthcoming weekly plan at 1.30 and a review of all inpatients and patients requiring urgent surgery. The rest of the afternoon consists of a rolling programme of audit, teaching, clinical governance, directorate meetings, research presentations and invited guest lectures.
There is a 1 in 14 on call rota covering all our network sites. Wherever possible emergencies are transferred to the Aintree Hospital (which is part of the Mersey Major Trauma Collaborative) but we have committed to attending network sites if required. In addition to covering our network sites we also provide cover for the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH), Alder Hey (Childrens) Hospital and Liverpool Womens Hospital. We are also a tertiary referral centre for a wider area including the whole Cheshire and Merseyside region, North Wales and the Isle of Man.A system of consultant led daily post-take ward rounds is in place.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training
- (CCT) at time of interview
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for)
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Post CCT Fellowship
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving CCT at time of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in surgery
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or Vascular surgery
- Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist area of Vascular & Endovascular surgery
- Experience in a major trauma centre
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Desirable
- PGCE or evidence of education delivery
- Train the Trainer qualification
- Experience of UG & PG teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice
Desirable
- Understanding of GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines
Audit & QI Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical audit principles
Desirable
- Proven audit experience with publication of results
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Research involvement with publications
Managing Self
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Able to take responsibility, make decisions, and apply authority appropriately
- A commitment to the highest standards in clinical care and service and personal development
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust Common Purpose 'Getting it right for every patient every time' and the Trust values of ? Delivering safe compassionate care ? Improve through learning and innovation ? Communicate honestly and Openly ? Work as a team ? Use resources wisely ? Value each other
Desirable
- Commitment to high standards in care
- Positive approach to lessons learned
- Alignment with Trust values
Working with Others
Essential
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the multidisciplinary team and externally, and with patients, carers and healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance
- Projects a positive image and able to challenge negativity, internally and externally
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
Desirable
- Empathic, challenges negativity, improves patient experience
Managing Others
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of management and the specific management issues within an NHS Foundation Trust.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to lead and manage conflict
- Committed to the delivery of operational targets
- Develops, supports and motivates trainee medical staff
Desirable
- Support and development of trainee medical staff
Leading People
Essential
- Strong but collaborative leadership abilities, within the multidisciplinary team across the Trust and in an interagency context
- Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care
- Ability to provide consultant level leadership Experience of and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams ? Evidence of leadership skills within multi-disciplinary teams. ? Ability to organise own workload and prioritise clinical needs ? Understanding of NHS, Clinical Governance, and risk management ? Able to assess, contain and manage clinical risk and support colleagues in managing risk ? Ability to act as mentor to junior medical staff ? Act as a role model ? Able to demonstrate management skills
- Demonstrates an approach based on critical enquiry, evidence-based practice, and the development of practice-based evidence
Desirable
- Strategic thinking, risk management, innovation mentoring and leading multi-disciplinary change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training
- (CCT) at time of interview
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Higher Qualification in specialty i.e. FRCS
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise (or eligible for)
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Post CCT Fellowship
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving CCT at time of interview
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in surgery
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in Acute and/or Vascular surgery
- Experience of supervising Foundation and core trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Experience in a specialist area of Vascular & Endovascular surgery
- Experience in a major trauma centre
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical, nursing, and allied health professionals
Desirable
- PGCE or evidence of education delivery
- Train the Trainer qualification
- Experience of UG & PG teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- High clinical standard for independent Consultant practice
Desirable
- Understanding of GMC's Good Medical Practice guidelines
Audit & QI Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical audit principles
Desirable
- Proven audit experience with publication of results
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Research involvement with publications
Managing Self
Essential
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Able to take responsibility, make decisions, and apply authority appropriately
- A commitment to the highest standards in clinical care and service and personal development
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust Common Purpose 'Getting it right for every patient every time' and the Trust values of ? Delivering safe compassionate care ? Improve through learning and innovation ? Communicate honestly and Openly ? Work as a team ? Use resources wisely ? Value each other
Desirable
- Commitment to high standards in care
- Positive approach to lessons learned
- Alignment with Trust values
Working with Others
Essential
- Excellent communication and knowledge sharing, both within the multidisciplinary team and externally, and with patients, carers and healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Committed to improving the patient healthcare experience and improving Trust performance
- Projects a positive image and able to challenge negativity, internally and externally
- Empathic and sensitive approach to patient needs.
Desirable
- Empathic, challenges negativity, improves patient experience
Managing Others
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of management and the specific management issues within an NHS Foundation Trust.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to lead and manage conflict
- Committed to the delivery of operational targets
- Develops, supports and motivates trainee medical staff
Desirable
- Support and development of trainee medical staff
Leading People
Essential
- Strong but collaborative leadership abilities, within the multidisciplinary team across the Trust and in an interagency context
- Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care
- Ability to provide consultant level leadership Experience of and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams ? Evidence of leadership skills within multi-disciplinary teams. ? Ability to organise own workload and prioritise clinical needs ? Understanding of NHS, Clinical Governance, and risk management ? Able to assess, contain and manage clinical risk and support colleagues in managing risk ? Ability to act as mentor to junior medical staff ? Act as a role model ? Able to demonstrate management skills
- Demonstrates an approach based on critical enquiry, evidence-based practice, and the development of practice-based evidence
Desirable
- Strategic thinking, risk management, innovation mentoring and leading multi-disciplinary change
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).
