Resident Doctor- Vascular Surgery

South Tyneside And Sunderland Nhs Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Trust Doctor in Vascular Surgery (SpR equivalent) at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The post offers exposure to open and endovascular procedures, with a 1:6 non-resident on-call and regular theatre opportunities in our vascular service.

Ideal for junior trainees pursuing higher surgical training or CESR, with opportunities for audit, research and teaching, and active involvement in MDTs and governance.

Qualifications

• Essential GMC registration and MRCS or equivalent.
• Experience in vascular surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
• Good history and examination skills; able to formulate a working diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead ward rounds and manage inpatients within competence.
• Prepare patients for theatre and postoperative care.
• Assist in theatre and postoperative care and undertake selected procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

MBBS / MD or equivalent

Full GMC registration

MRCS or equivalent

Vascular surgery experience ST3+

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Trust Doctor in Vascular Surgery (SpR equivalent). We are a dynamic, motivated and forward thinking unit in a large acute hospital, and one of three tertiary vascular centres in the north east. This post would suit both experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees) who wish to obtain further experience, prior to appointment on a higher surgical training programme or those pursuing the CESR pathway wishing to further develop their skills and knowledge. The successful applicant will cover a 1:6 non-resident vascular on-call whilst having regular scheduled theatre opportunities in either our surgeon led hybrid vascular theatre or non-hybrid theatre along with regular exposure to a variety of emergency cases. With 2 operating lists a day, our scope of practice covers the breadth of vascular surgery offering our patient population treatments for aortic aneurysms (both open and endovascular), carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, renal access and complex venous work. Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. The successful applicant will be guided in their development by an Educational and Clinical Supervisor, and will have access to a range of educational opportunities both formal and ad hoc along with the opportunity undertake audit, research and QI projects.

Main duties of the job

• Lead ward rounds, make and enact management plans for inpatients within the bounds of their competence and experience whilst escalating appropriately to the relevant consultant as required.
• Clear and compassionate communication with patients and families.
• Preparation of patients for theatre and post-operative care
• Assisting in theatre and post-operative care.
• Undertake certain surgical operations and procedures independently (commensurate with level of clinical experience).
• Managing the unselected emergency take and dealing with both routine and emergency admissions.
• Comprehensive patient handover with written and verbal communication as appropriate for all vascular and referred inpatients.
• Help develop new services where needed.
• Clinical Support of more junior members of the vascular team and Specialist Vascular Nurses.
• Be expected to take an active part in continuing medical education and undergraduate teaching.
• Full engagement with Clinical Audit and Clinic Governance is required.
• Attendance and presentation in the vascular MDT.
• Active participation in research and quality improvement projects.
• Participation and co-ordination of the monthly morbidity and mortality meetings.
• Attendance at selected outpatient clinics.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

• Date posted: 28 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £67,325 to £77,348 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: C9155-GSMD-0926-30-1
• Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

STSFT is seeking a motivated individual to join the team from as a Trust Doctor working at Registrar level at this major Arterial Centre. The post holder will have experience equivalent to that of ST3-6 trainee who wishes to train further in a broad range of vascular and endovascular surgery. The Unit specialises in surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) care, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction and complex venous work. Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. Clinical audit projects are actively encouraged in the department, whilst participation in clinical governance and morbidity & mortality meetings is mandatory. The successful applicant will participate in an on-call rota (1:6) which supports the vascular service exclusively. There will be no on-call commitment to General Surgery. This post represents an excellent opportunity for a junior surgical trainee to gain experience in a large acute hospital with contemporary tertiary vascular emergency and elective practice. This post will be based predominantly at Sunderland Royal Hospital vascular hub, although provision of some clinic and day-case activity may be required at South Tyneside Hospital, Bishop Auckland Hospital, University Hospital of North Durham and Durham Treatment Centre. This post is not recognised for training purposes by the Postgraduate Deanery. This is initially a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant will work a 1 in 6 vascular on-call with no commitment to General Surgery. There will be opportunities to perform research and to learn endovascular techniques as well as routine open vascular surgery. The Unit specialises in surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) care, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction, renal access surgery and complex venous work. Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. Clinical audit projects are actively encouraged in the department, whilst participation in clinical governance and morbidity & mortality meetings is mandatory. Applicants should have full GMC registration and possession of the MRCS is essential.

Person Specification

Professional Behaviour and Attitude

Essential

• Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
• Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts core values. Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
• Time management skills.
• Honesty, integrity.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills.
• Demonstrates IT literacy

Career Interest / Progression

Essential

• Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate evidence of career development.
• A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.

Desirable

• Attendance of meetings/courses.
• Membership of professional bodies.
• Knowledge of post applied for.
• Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research / Other

Essential

• Experience of audit projects.
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Publications
• Period of research

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• MRCS or equivalent
• Experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
• Good history & examination skills.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice.
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Mr James Rammell, [e-mail]

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.