Locum Specialty Doctor In Vascular Surgery

Nhs Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Locum Specialty Doctor in Vascular Surgery based at University Hospital Hairmyres in Lanarkshire. The post forms part of the South West Scotland Vascular Network offering the full remit of vascular surgery with opportunities to engage in endovascular procedures and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The initial 12‑month appointment supports a high‑volume unit with access to modern facilities, a strong team, and potential involvement in education and research.

Qualifications

• Specialist vascular surgery experience.
• Experience with endovascular procedures encouraged.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary vascular services.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the South West Scotland Vascular Network as a 12‑month locum post.
• Engage in clinics, theatre and elective vascular activities at Hairmyres or other sites.
• Develop and enhance endovascular practice within the team.

Skills

Vascular surgery

Locum role

Endovascular techniques

Job description

Locum Specialty Doctor in Vascular Surgery

Job reference: 257281

Salary: Specialty Doctor - 2022 (£64,158 - £99,975)

Job closing date: 11/11/2026

Job Type: Medical and Dental

Location: University Hospital Hairmyres

Employment type: Locum

Hours Per Week: 40

Job posted date: 28/10/2026

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire

Department: Vascular Surgery

Job Advert

South West Scotland Vascular Network (NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Dumfries & Galloway)

Locum Speciality Doctor in Vascular Surgery

Based at University Hospital Hairmyres, Lanarkshire

This initial 12 month locum consultant vascular surgeon post is a fantastic opportunity to join the South West Scotland Vascular Network (SWSN) centralised at University Hospital Hairmyres covering the populations of NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and NHS Dumfries and Galloway. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vascular and endovascular surgery in a major high volume expanding unit serving a population of 1.2 million offering the full remit of vascular surgery in one of the largest vascular centres in Scotland. Considerable investment and additional infrastructure is in place to support the SWSVN including a new state of the art hybrid endovascular operating theatre and new interventional radiology suite to compliment the surgical facilities already available. The procedures delivered include EVAR, FEVAR, TEVAR, CERAB, deep venous interventions, open aortic and carotid surgery, lower limb revascularisation and renal access with support provided by the vascular laboratory staffed by vascular scientists.

Although the successful applicant will be based in University Hospital Hairmyres, they may also be allocated sessional commitments to clinics, theatre and other elective vascular activities in NHS Ayrshire and Arran at University Hospital Crosshouse (20 minutes by car from University Hospital Hairmyres) or University Hospital Ayr (34 miles and 40 minutes by car from University Hospital Hairmyres).

The emphasis will be on contributing to an already strong team structure to support all aspects of the SWSVN. There is a large team of enthusiastic vascular and endovascular surgeons with an excellent reputation for innovation and adopting modern open and endovascular techniques. There are strong relationships and co-working between interventional radiology and the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop an endovascular practice if inclined. There are also opportunities to pursue professional interests in education, management and research. The multidisciplinary team includes 10 vascular surgery consultants, 7 middle grade members of vascular surgical staff, 3 junior doctors, a Perioperative Care for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS) Team, 2 vascular nurse specialists and fantastic allied health professional support from physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatry.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate's professional and service requirements.

NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services and able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research & Development.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.

Informal enquiries and arrangements to visit Hairmyres Hospital can be made with Mr T Siddiqui, Deputy Clinical Director & Consultant Vascular Surgeon and David Wallace, Lead Vascular Clinician on [phone].

For any application queries, please email Nicole Lennon on [e-mail]

Interview date: 17th November 2026

Additional Information for Applicants

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