Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon. The post attracts 8.5 PA of direct clinical care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.
The successful candidate will join a team of vascular surgeons (including this post) to provide a comprehensive elective and emergency vascular service for the whole of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, a population of around 1m. The post will be based at Bedford Hospital where all major vascular surgery will be performed with appropriate radiological, anaesthetic and ITU support. The out of hour rota frequency is 1:6.
There is an active surgeon led endovascular program for aortic and peripheral interventions and experience in endovascular skills is essential for this post. An interest in lower limb endovascular interventions and diabetes related foot disease is highly desirable.
The vascular services are organised in hub and spoke model and the appointee will provide outreach services at the Luton & Dunstable and/or Milton Keynes Hospital.
The current vascular surgeons work as one team. Therefore, the candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrable leadership and team working abilities. They will be expected to comply with local pathways, protocols and guidelines and must share our values of fairness, openness and transparency and respect for colleagues, patients and carers.
Main duties of the job
Based at Bedford Hospital, BLMK Vascular Unit provides a supra district vascular service to Bedford Hospital, Milton Keynes and Luton & Dunstable Hospital catchment areas and is a designated complex arterial intervention centre. The hub will be relocating to L&D Hospital as of December 2025. The department provides the full spectrum of elective and emergency surgery, including endovascular aneurysm repair, urgent carotid endarterectomy, distal bypass and hybrid open/endovascular procedures for peripheral arterial disease, and endo-venous treatment for superficial venous disease.
The on-call surgeon is freed of all elective commitments; instead, assuming the responsibilities for the care of all vascular in-patients including elective postop and new vascular emergencies. The on-call surgeon is required to do daily ward rounds including the weekends and provide specialist input to the treatment of patients admitted in the care of other specialties . Diagnostic (CT) angiograms are available 24/7 for aortic and peripheral emergencies and vascular laboratory services within the normal working time, five days a week. The junior vascular team comprises of two middle grades, one core trainee, one FY2 and 3 FY1 doctors. The general surgical on-call team provides cover for vascular patients out of hours.
About us
The hospital has approximately 400 bed, serving a population of approximately 320,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas (with a 900,000 catchment for vascular services). Its core local authority populations are Bedford Borough (170,000) and Central Bedfordshire (300,000). The hospital has over 2500 members of staff (making it the largest local employer in Bedford). The hospital enjoys strong community support with over 200 volunteers at the hospital and over £6 million being raised by the independent Bedford Hospitals Charity over the past 10 years. The support from the charity has enabled the hospital, for example, to build a dedicated cancer centre, the Primrose unit. It is has recently funded a new MRI scanner, operational since early 2018.
A recent merger between Luton and Dunstable, and Bedford Hospitals has created opportunities for consolidation of resources and exciting developments in infrastructure and personnel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon commencing as soon as possible. This post is for 6 months in the first instance pending a substantive appointment later this year. The post attracts 8.5 PA of direct clinical care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.
The successful candidate will join a team of seven vascular surgeons (including this post) to provide a comprehensive elective and emergency vascular service for the whole of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, a population of around IM. The post will be based at Bedford Hospital where all major vascular surgery will be performed with appropriate radiological, anaesthetic and ITU support. The out of hour rota frequency is 1:6.
There is an active surgeon led endovascular program for aortic and peripheral interventions and experience in endovascular skills is essential for this post. An interest in lower limb endovascular interventions and diabetes related foot disease is highly desirable.
The vascular services are organized in hub and spoke model and the appointee will provide outreach services at the Luton & Dunstable and/or Milton Keynes Hospital.
A recent merger between Luton and Dunstable, and Bedford Hospitals has created opportunities for consolidation of resources and exciting developments in infrastructure and personnel.
The current vascular surgeons work as one team. Therefore, the candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrable leadership and team working abilities. They will be expected to comply with local pathways, protocols and guidelines and must share our values of fairness, openness and transparency and respect for colleagues, patients and carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Vascular Surgeon commencing as soon as possible. This post is for 6 months in the first instance pending a substantive appointment later this year. The post attracts 8.5 PA of direct clinical care and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.
The successful candidate will join a team of seven vascular surgeons (including this post) to provide a comprehensive elective and emergency vascular service for the whole of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, a population of around IM. The post will be based at Bedford Hospital where all major vascular surgery will be performed with appropriate radiological, anaesthetic and ITU support. The out of hour rota frequency is 1:6.
There is an active surgeon led endovascular program for aortic and peripheral interventions and experience in endovascular skills is essential for this post. An interest in lower limb endovascular interventions and diabetes related foot disease is highly desirable.
The vascular services are organized in hub and spoke model and the appointee will provide outreach services at the Luton & Dunstable and/or Milton Keynes Hospital.
A recent merger between Luton and Dunstable, and Bedford Hospitals has created opportunities for consolidation of resources and exciting developments in infrastructure and personnel.
The current vascular surgeons work as one team. Therefore, the candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrable leadership and team working abilities. They will be expected to comply with local pathways, protocols and guidelines and must share our values of fairness, openness and transparency and respect for colleagues, patients and carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMedical Degree
- oMRCS, FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Desirable
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- oLeadership Skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMedical Degree
- oMRCS, FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
Desirable
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oExcellent all round experience of DGH work
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- oLeadership Skills
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
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).
