Consultant in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; Sur place; GBP 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Thames Valley Vascular Network is seeking a Consultant in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery based in Oxford. The post covers the full range of elective and emergency endovascular and open vascular procedures, including aortic and carotid work, with on-call and cross-network leave cover.

You will teach students and junior doctors, participate in research as part of daily clinical activity, and work with three NHS trusts to develop patient pathways and maintain service standards.

Qualifications

• MRCS/FRCS or equivalent qualification in vascular surgery.
• Specialist training in vascular surgery.
• CCT or equivalent UK-based qualification or evidence of equivalence for non-UK trained surgeons.

Responsabilités

• Deliver full range of elective and emergency endovascular and open vascular surgery in Oxford.
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues' leave across the network.
• Take part in the Consultant of the Week on-call arrangement, with responsibility for in-patients when off site.
• Manage aortic disorders, including complex repairs, with the cardiac service.
• Perform carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting.
• Manage complex peripheral vascular disease and diabetic foot.
• Teach clinical students and train junior doctors.
• Carry out research as part of everyday clinical activity.
• Work with NHS trusts to develop patient pathways and follow local policies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Clinical audit

Research publications

Formation

MRCS/FRCS or equivalent

Vascular surgery specialist training

CCT or UK-equivalent

Description du poste

This consultant post in vascular and endovascular surgery serves the Thames Valley Vascular Network, which covers Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The surgeon covers the full range of elective and emergency open and endovascular work, from aortic and carotid procedures to diabetic foot and deep venous disease, with on-call and leave cover shared across the network. The role also includes teaching students and junior doctors and research as part of everyday clinical work. Candidates need GMC registration and a CCT, or to be within six months of one by interview.

What the job involves

• Deliver the full range of elective and emergency endovascular and open vascular surgery in Oxford
• Provide cross-cover for colleagues' leave across the network
• Take part in the Consultant of the Week on-call arrangement, holding responsibility for in-patients when off site
• Manage aortic disorders, including complex aortic repairs, with the cardiac service
• Perform carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting
• Manage complex peripheral vascular disease, including diabetic foot disorder, with the Oxford bone infection unit and OCDEM
• Manage deep venous disorders within a tertiary MDT service, mainly using endovascular techniques
• Manage paediatric cases on occasion
• Teach clinical students and train junior doctors
• Carry out research as an integral part of everyday clinical activity
• Work within the trust's management policies and run the clinical department's administration under the lead clinician
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the network to develop effective patient pathways, following local policies of each trust

Qualifications

• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, or an equivalent qualification under RCS guidelines
• Specialist training in vascular surgery
• CCT, or within six months of award by interview (UK trained); evidence of equivalence to UK CCT (non-UK trained)

Registration & licences

• GMC registration with a licence to practise

Experience

• General training in vascular surgery to specialist level, or equivalent, with evidence of excellent clinical skills
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• Ability to work independently and take accountability for own actions

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills
• Ability to work within a consultant team and with individuals at all levels across three NHS trusts
• Good spoken and written English, with highly developed communication skills
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of clinical audit, with completed audits evidenced
• Research publications in peer-reviewed journals

Nice to have

• Higher research degree (PhD) or UK MD
• Driving licence
• Experience in clinical service developmentKnowledge of the current organisation of the NHS and the government's agenda for centralising services
• Management training and experience
• Computing skills: word processor, spreadsheet and web browser

What’s offered

• Professional or study leave at the trust's discretion, under prevailing terms and conditions
• Mentoring by a senior department member for the first year and beyond if needed
• Support through the revalidation process
• Job plan review within the first 6 to 12 months