Clinical Fellow ST5

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a vascular surgeon at ST5 level. The role involves responsibilities in leading patient care, performing surgeries, and teaching medical students. Commitment to both clinical research and ongoing learning is essential. Participation in a rigorous on-call rota is expected, contributing to emergency and trauma care initiatives. This position is pivotal in providing outstanding care, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and educational growth within the team.

Benefits

Opportunities for clinical research

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of vascular surgery.
• Competent in emergency and vascular trauma surgery.
• Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily ward rounds for inpatients under vascular care.
• Perform operations under consultant supervision as per competence level.
• Respond to vascular emergencies.

Skills

Vascular surgery experience

Emergency surgery competence

Teaching abilities

Education

ST5 level experience

Job description

Overview

The post holder should be at the experience level of ST5. The post holder should also be able to demonstrate experience in all aspects of vascular surgery and also be competent in emergency and vascular trauma surgery. King’s is a Major Trauma Centre and the post holder will participate in SpR on call vascular emergency and vascular trauma. The department offers excellent opportunities for clinical research and candidates with a proven research interest and track record will be preferred. Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Daily ward rounds for inpatients under the care of the vascular team
• Attend theatre sessions and under consultant supervision perform operations according to an agreed level of competence
• Respond to vascular emergencies
• Maintain communication with other health professionals
• Supervision of SHO's and Foundation Doctors
• Collaboratively work with other Specialist Registrars performing day to day care of the vascular surgical patients
• Teaching commitments to medical students
• Expected to attend and contribute to the departmental research / audit programme
• Involvement in the research interests of the department will be encouraged participate in the on call vascular rota
• The intensity of the vascular oncall rota is 1:6 non-resident

Research & Teaching

• Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is mandatory
• Candidates with a proven research interest and track record will be preferred
• Expected to attend and contribute to the departmental research / audit programme
• Involvement in the research interests of the department will be encouraged

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.