Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint to a Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Derby Hospital for 12 months commencing 31st December 2025.
The appointee will be actively involved in the running of the vascular unit including participating in ward rounds, theatre lists, day case lists and outpatient clinics, as well as providing support for the Consultants, SAS Doctors Specialist Vascular Nurses, Interventional Radiologists, patient coordinators, and junior medical team.
This post can be tailored according to the experience of the appointee. Possession of MRCS exam or equivalent is essential. Good computer and communication skills are a requirement. This post does not have a National Training Number. Weekly rotas will be flexible depending on the needs of the service.
The Senior Clinical Fellow post will participate in a dedicated Vascular Senior Specialty Trainee & SAS On-call rota.
Main duties of the job
Clinical components of role include supporting the vascular surgery team across all areas of the service including inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward round.
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in General Surgery not including Foundation years. Possession of the MRCS is essential. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK and hold full GMC Registration at the time of application.
The post is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, one of the newest hospitals in the country, providing state of the art facilities with access to a full range of excellent diagnostic and treatment facilities including a 9 theatre operating suite with 3 fully integrated laparoscopic theatres, 3 day case theatres and a robotic theatre suite.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post does not hold educational approval but is ideal for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery. This post offers excellent opportunities to learn clinical and practical skills and there are regular surgical teaching rounds. Enthusiasm and experience of Undergraduate teaching is essential.
The appointees will work a 40 hour weekly programme with a mixed job plan to be agreed with the successful candidates prior to commencement. The provisional timetable consists of inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward rounds, with the opportunity to participate in the dedicated vascular emergency on-call rota.
Please see job description and person specification for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post does not hold educational approval but is ideal for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery. This post offers excellent opportunities to learn clinical and practical skills and there are regular surgical teaching rounds. Enthusiasm and experience of Undergraduate teaching is essential.
The appointees will work a 40 hour weekly programme with a mixed job plan to be agreed with the successful candidates prior to commencement. The provisional timetable consists of inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward rounds, with the opportunity to participate in the dedicated vascular emergency on-call rota.
Please see job description and person specification for more details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at time of application
- MRCS or approved overseas equivalent higher qualification
- Life Support Qualifications BLS & ALS
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific postgraduate degree relevant to the General Surgery specialty e.g Diploma
- Distinctions, prizes, awards or scholarships. Presentations and publications
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years' experience in General Surgery (not including Foundation Years)
- Minimum 6 months UK experience in Vascular Surgery beyond foundation jobs
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
- Endoscopy experience
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from theseical practice.
Teaching, Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice.
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at time of application
- MRCS or approved overseas equivalent higher qualification
- Life Support Qualifications BLS & ALS
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific postgraduate degree relevant to the General Surgery specialty e.g Diploma
- Distinctions, prizes, awards or scholarships. Presentations and publications
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years' experience in General Surgery (not including Foundation Years)
- Minimum 6 months UK experience in Vascular Surgery beyond foundation jobs
Desirable
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
- Endoscopy experience
- Post graduate teaching qualification
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from theseical practice.
Teaching, Research & Audit
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice.
- Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Any teaching courses or qualifications
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).
