Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital trust in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a highly motivated individual for a 12-month registrar position in Vascular Surgery. The role involves managing patients, supervising junior team members, participating in outpatient clinics, and engaging in research and teaching. Suitable for experienced registrars aiming for further training in sub-specialist Vascular practice. Salary will depend on experience according to the ST3+ pay scale.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a vascular ward and patients effectively.
• Experience with vascular surgery and outpatient procedures.
• Commitment to education and research.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients on the vascular ward and supervise junior staff.
• Attend outpatient clinics and participate in operating lists.
• Engage in clinic meetings and monitor morbidity and mortality.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Supervision of junior staff

Teaching skills

Research participation

Education

Intercollegiate Examination in General or Vascular Surgery

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well‑integrated team. The Vacancy has arisen within the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Northern Vascular Centre, based at the Freeman Hospital. The post is available for 12 months initially and will become a 1‑in‑8 vascular on‑call rota. The post would suit experienced registrars who wish to train further in both general & complex sub‑specialist Vascular practice, which can be tailored to the individual prior to appointment as a consultant. Salary will be at an appropriate point on the ST3+ pay scale depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day management of patients on the vascular ward including supervising more junior members of the vascular team.
• Attend vascular out‑patient clinics and operating lists.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team and monthly morbidity and mortality meetings.
• On‑call duties are a 1‑in‑8 non‑resident rota, including management of emergency vascular admissions to the Freeman Hospital and providing cover for the Royal Victoria Infirmary (Major Trauma Centre). There is no commitment to General Surgery.

Administrative Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the junior residents in the timely completion of discharge summaries and other general administrative work on behalf of the consultants.

Research

• The unit has an active research portfolio. Opportunities for clinical and experimental surgical research for the post holder are available, both within the Department of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology.
• Weekly unit and monthly directorate educational and audit meetings are held, which the post holder is expected to attend.

Teaching

The unit regularly hosts medical students for both basic clinical and final year teaching. Most teaching is supervised by Teaching Fellows, but the post holder is expected to teach medical students, post‑graduate students and nurses from time to time.

Position Details

Applicants should possess full GMC registration at the time of application; possession of the Intercollegiate Examination in General or Vascular Surgery is desirable, but not essential. The role offers challenges and commitments to teaching, education, research and audit.

Trust Information

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high‑quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We are also the second largest provider of specialised services in the country, supporting patients with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic disorders. Our staff oversee around 1.84 million contacts each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and especially those from under‑represented groups.