Job summary
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have a vacancy for a full time Consultant in Vascular surgery. The post will be based at Pilgrim Hospital but will be required to travel to other sites. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all Hospital Sites.
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with the consultant colleagues.
As this post is less than 12 months, this post will not attract visa sponsorship. As such, applicants must have a valid right to work within the UK.
Main duties of the job
The Appointee will be expected, in conjunction with his/her colleagues, to provide a comprehensive vascular service to UI-HT. In addition he/she will be required to:
o Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service.
o Take part in Trustwide Consultant Vascular duty rota (1 in 6) for emergency vascular duties and to provide, on a reciprocal basis, emergency cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
o Have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
o Take part in team, department audits.
o Participate in the management of the surgical service.
o Help develop the Diabetic Foot Service
About us
Pleasantly situated on the outskirts of Boston, Pilgrim Hospital is a modern 566 bed District General Hospital. A full range of clinical specialities and laboratory facilities are provided for the catchment population of approximately 210,000. The hospital has close ties with Leicester & Nottingham University Medical Schools, with intake in the Lincoln Medical School started recently.
The hospital includes an Accident and Emergency Department and beds for General
Medicine, Care of the Elderly, General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, ENT,
Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urology. There are currently 8 Ophthalmic beds with access to 18 day beds and Paediatric beds. The hospital also has 4 ITU and 4 HDU beds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a look at the attached job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have a look at the attached job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Fully accredited for higher Specialist training
Experience and training
Essential
- Extensive experience in Vascular surgery
- Flexible, resilient and able to cope with pressure
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
Desirable
- Experience in delivering Diabetic Foot Service & CLTI pathways
- Good communication skills
Motivation and disposition
Essential
- Personal integrity
- A commitment to service development and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of ULTH.
- Ability to be an effective team member/leader, and to relate effectively with professional colleagues.
Desirable
- A willingness to share the workload of a small department.
Audit and research
Essential
- A commitment to clinical audit and the ability to undertake/supervise a range of audit projects.
- An understanding of research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Fully accredited for higher Specialist training
Experience and training
Essential
- Extensive experience in Vascular surgery
- Flexible, resilient and able to cope with pressure
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
Desirable
- Experience in delivering Diabetic Foot Service & CLTI pathways
- Good communication skills
Motivation and disposition
Essential
- Personal integrity
- A commitment to service development and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of ULTH.
- Ability to be an effective team member/leader, and to relate effectively with professional colleagues.
Desirable
- A willingness to share the workload of a small department.
Audit and research
Essential
- A commitment to clinical audit and the ability to undertake/supervise a range of audit projects.
- An understanding of research.
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).
