Research Registrar in Trauma and Vascular Surgery

Job responsibilities

DUTIES OF THE POST

The post of Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular and Trauma Surgery is for 1 year, with a view to further extension by mutual agreement, allocated to the Leeds Vascular Institute. The post holder will be engaged in a vascular research project with a view to submitting the work for a higher degree (MSc/MD/PhD). Vascular surgery is embedded within internationally recognised research infrastructure at the University of Leeds including the Leeds NIHR BRC, NIHR Surgical MedTech MIC, RCS Clinical Trials Unit and BHF training centre. Currently, we have projects which encompass clinical vascular research as well as laboratory-based studies in a range of subjects including the cell biology of vascular disease, biomarkers of plaque stability, and vascular tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. You will join a team of 1 ACL, 3 ACFs, 1 AFP and 2 trust research fellows. In addition to the research work, there are also clinical duties which include a day-case operating list and outpatient clinics. The post holder will also participate in the vascular and major trauma surgical StR acute out of hours rota.

The successful candidate will be carefully supervised by Associate Professor D Russell, Mr T Wallace, Mr P Coughlin or Associate Professor M Bailey in all aspects of the clinical and laboratory research work, and in addition, have a senior (Professor or Associate Professor in the University of Leeds) non-clinical co-supervisor based throughout their project. There are regular research meetings at which the work in progress is carefully evaluated and this also serves as a problem-solving forum. The Trust Doctor is actively encouraged to present their work at local, national and international meetings and it is expected that the research work is submitted to peer-reviewed journals. Previous Vascular Research Fellow post holders have been successful in being awarded either an MD or PhD Degree by the University of Leeds and it is expected that the current incumbent would also submit his/her work for such a higher degree. The unit has an excellent track record of research fellows obtaining national training numbers in surgery, and most recently in the new separate vascular surgical speciality.

In addition to the research aspects of the post, the post holder is also afforded the opportunity to improve their clinical experience in the form of elective day-case surgery, and seeing patients in the clinic and participating in the vascular surgical and major trauma acute out of hours rota.

Clinical duties are inclusive but not exhaustive of the following:

Pre-admissions clinics

Ward management

Operating theatre and outpatients

Emergency assessment of vascular and resuscitative major trauma patients

Diabetic foot clinics

Post-operative intensive care reviews

Discharge letters

Discussions with relatives

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the posts. The specific duties may vary according to the needs of the service and will, in any event, be subject to review as part of the Trust approach to staff developments.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• ATLS

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
• Capacity to operate under pressure

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of CST competencies in surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Surgical Training)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).