Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Registrar post in the Vascular Surgery service for 12 months on a fixed term contract. The post will be based at St Mary's Hospital but will include cross site working.
The successful candidate will be working within an internationally-renowned service with a huge opportunity to further their skills and knowledge. Previous experience in Vascular Surgery within the NHS is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC, and will be expected to participate in a demanding on-call rota. They must have the ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists, operating lists and rotas as well as demonstrate strong communication and team working skills.
Please see JD for more information
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will be working at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. The post holder will also be key in supporting both the Consultant body in managing their outpatient and theatre work, and the SHO body in their development.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS AREAS:
You will be part of a 1 in 10 on call rota.
See JD for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will be working at Registrar level, supporting and aiding the clinical ward work, the Outpatient workload and Elective and Emergency operating of the Department. The post holder will also be key in supporting both the Consultant body in managing their outpatient and theatre work, and the SHO body in their development.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The post holder will be required to develop key working relationships with the following roles within the service and the wider Trust.
Consultants
Doctors in Training
Trust Doctors
Nursing Staff
Allied Health Professionals
Managerial Staff
MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS AREAS:
You will be part of a 1 in 10 on call rota.
See JD for more information
Person Specification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or have achieved the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
Audit Experience
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Experience of leading Audits
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in vascular surgery at a previous NHS Trust at higher surgical training level
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation & Core competences from a UKFPO or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of HDU/ ITU management level.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered
- MBBS or equivalent MRCS
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help.
Person Specification
Clinical skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or have achieved the following scores in the academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.
Audit Experience
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT packages
- Experience of leading Audits
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in vascular surgery at a previous NHS Trust at higher surgical training level
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation & Core competences from a UKFPO or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience of HDU/ ITU management level.
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered
- MBBS or equivalent MRCS
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations.
- Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help.
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).
