Assistant Clinical Lead in Vascular Scrub
The closing date is 25 January 2026
Job summary
Assistant Clinical Lead - Vascular Scrub
Join us at a pivotal time for acute services across Mid and South Essex as we seek an experienced and motivated Assistant Clinical Lead in Vascular Scrub.
Our Main and Hybrid Theatres deliver a wide range of vascular procedures, including EVAR/TEVAR and renal access, with the Hybrid Theatre located in the Regional Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon. BTUH is a key part of the South Essex Emergency Vascular Network, operating under a hub-and-spoke model. Current service developments include:
Phase 1: Centralisation of aortic vascular emergencies to BTUHPhase 2: Elective aortic servicesPhase 3: Full compliance with national vascular service recommendations
A recent GIRFT review strongly endorsed these changes, ensuring we provide the highest standards of care. We work collaboratively with NHS partners and are proud members of UCL Partners, one of the world's leading academic health science networks.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, supportive MDT, gain exposure to major vascular cases, and contribute to a vital area of surgical care. We offer a professional environment with excellent education and training opportunities, empowering you to develop your expertise and leadership skills.
If you're passionate about advancing vascular services and delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Support clinical leadership and develop mechanisms for sharing best practice within the department and across the Trust.
- Maintain and promote effective communication with the unit team, multidisciplinary colleagues, and other departments, including delivering formal presentations on departmental matters.
- Ensure systems are in place within your area to support the development of Band 5 roles in line with service needs.
- Collate and analyse specialist information under the supervision of the Clinical Lead, as requested by the Theatre Manager, and present findings at working groups or professional advisory committees when required.
- Deputise for the Clinical Lead for Vascular Surgery during their absence and attend relevant meetings.
- Advise senior leadership (Clinical Lead, Theatre Manager, and Matron) on changes in practice that may impact service delivery or resource optimisation.
- Participate in direct patient care for a minimum of 80% of contracted hours.
- Provide clinical advice and guidance to junior staff and specialist knowledge to senior staff, with a focus on vascular surgery.
- Lead on defining, implementing, and evaluating care standards within the vascular surgery specialty under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Clinical Leads, Assistant Clinical Leads, Education and Practice Facilitator, Matron, Theatre Manager, and Compliance Facilitator) to enhance service effectiveness and efficiency in line with Trust policies.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
12 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-TAC-BA-6222
Job locations
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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