Consultant Vascular Surgeon

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a vascular surgeon to join a six-strong team in a tertiary vascular centre. The post involves managing an on-call rota, elective lists, and providing cover for annual/study leave.

The successful applicant will contribute to high-quality vascular and endovascular procedures and patient care at Derriford Hospital. The role requires GMC Specialist Registration with vascular expertise, a strong MDT approach, and a track record in carotid, aortic,

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or expected within 6 months of interview date.
• Ability to manage a surgical firm and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Expert clinical opinion on vascular surgery; two years' experience in a vascular unit; expertise in carotid, aortic and bypass surgery; endovascular skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-call rota for vascular surgery; cover elective and on-call duties as part of a 1:6 rota.
• Provide care for vascular emergencies admitted to the surgical Admissions Unit at Derriford Hospital.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team

Surgical firm management

Endovascular skills

Carotid surgery

Aortic surgery

Bypass surgery

Education

GMC Specialist Register

Job description

We are currently a team of six full time surgeons working in a tertiary vascular centre performing all types of major vascular and endovascular operations and procedures. One of these surgeons also performs renal transplant surgery and several provide surgery for vascular access. The Vascular service is provided by Mr Dev Mittapalli (full time Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon and Service Lead for Vascular Surgery), Miss Catherine Western (Vascular and Endovascular surgeon and Educational Lead for Vascular Surgery), Mr Jamie Barwell (full time Vascular Surgeon), Lt Col Rob Faulconer (Military Vascular and Trauma surgeon) and Mr Aled Jones (Vascular and Trauma surgeon & Governance lead) and Mr Cris Parry (fulltime NHS Vascular and Trauma surgeon consultant - now retired).

Main duties of the job

There is a separate on call rota for vascular surgery and which has no commitment to general surgery. The six vascular surgeons currently do fixed days of 24hr on call (which usually coincides with their operating list) during the working week (Monday-Thursday 0800-0800) with a second surgeon available covering the day time on-call and a weekend on call all on a 1:6 rota. There is a surgeon free of elective commitments covering oncalls during day time theare session.

We are expected to provide prospective cover for any periods of annual or study leave and the successful applicant will need to be flexible in providing this cover as are the current Vascular Surgeons. All the on call is shared out equally in terms of numbers of days worked over the year but inevitably in a small team there are periods of intense activity and other quieter periods.

All emergencies are admitted to a dedicated surgical admissions unit at Derriford Hospital.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is a separate on call rota for vascular surgery and which has no commitment to general surgery. The six vascular surgeons currently do fixed days of 24hr on call (which usually coincides with their operating list) during the working week (Monday-Thursday 0800-0800) with a second surgeon available covering the day time on-call and a weekend on call all on a 1:6 rota. There is a surgeon free of elective commitments covering oncalls during day time theare session.

We are expected to provide prospective cover for any periods of annual or study leave and the successful applicant will need to be flexible in providing this cover as are the current Vascular Surgeons. All the on call is shared out equally in terms of numbers of days worked over the year but inevitably in a small team there are periods of intense activity and other quieter periods.

All emergencies are admitted to a dedicated surgical admissions unit at Derriford Hospital.

Person Specification

Essential

• Ability to effectively manage a surgical firm and work within a multidisciplinary team
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or entry expected with 6 months of the interview date if currently an SpR/StR)
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of both elective and emergency problems in vascular surgery Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Expertise in vascular surgery and two years' experience in a vascular surgery unit or an equivalent Expertise in carotid, aortic and bypass surgery Endovascular skills

Desirable

• Experience of teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates preferably with a teaching qualification
• Renal access experience. Endovascular or Trauma fellowship

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