Job summary
This position provides an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain experience and expertise in managing and treating vascular patients, predominantly in the outpatient and ambulatory setting. The post is ideally suited for those who have completed foundation training and/or core surgical training (or equivalent) and are interested in gaining further knowledge and expertise in vascular surgery. The post holder will be trained in the endovenous treatment of varicose veins under local anaesthetic, as well as their pre and post operative care. They will support both face-to-face MDT clinics and tele-clinics, with direct vascular consultant supervision and regular teaching. They will work closely with the specialist vascular nurses, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to support patients with vascular pathologies within the Health Board. Formal and informal mentorship will be available on request
Main duties of the job
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.
Finally, the post holder is expected to:
Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults and childrens barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults and childrens barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualifications) OR -Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualifications)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable
- 18 months experience in medical specialties (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Evidence of skills using ultrasound
- Evidence of experience with hospital management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
Desirable
- Commitment to modern practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualifications) OR -Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualifications)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable
- 18 months experience in medical specialties (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Evidence of skills using ultrasound
- Evidence of experience with hospital management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
Desirable
- Commitment to modern practices
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).
