Senior Clinical Fellow in Deep Venous Surgery

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Deep Venous Surgery. This full-time, fixed-term position offers opportunities to engage in complex venous procedures, research, and teaching. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in vascular surgery and a commitment to enhancing their expertise in venous diseases. Responsibilities include supporting clinical operations, mentoring staff, and participation in research initiatives. This fellowship will help candidates develop independence in advanced clinical practices within a busy tertiary setting.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree required for the position.
• Advanced Life Support certification is essential.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for vascular surgery patients.
• Participate in clinical audit and research projects.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Vascular surgery

Ability to perform emergency clinical procedures

Effective team collaboration

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Medical Degree

FRCS or Equivalent

Advanced Life Support certification

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Deep Venous Surgery

The closing date is 29 December 2025

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

CARDIOVASCULAR DIRECTORATE

Senior Clinical Fellow in Deep Venous Surgery

Full Time - 40 Hours per week

Fixed Term - 12 Months

The Cardiovascular directorate at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a large, tertiary centre for acute referrals, providing highly specialised treatments to patients of South East London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent. The three departments of Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery have 132 beds at the St Thomas' hub site, 5 cardiac catheter laboratories, 4 dedicated operating theatres and a vascular hybrid facility with integrated imaging. We are a leader for open, endovascular and hybrid treatment of patients with complex Vascular pathology.

This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

The directorate would like to appoint a proactive and highly-motivated individual to join the complex tertiary Deep Venous Service provided by the directorate. Guy's and St Thomas' has a long history of treating venous patients and is at the forefront of current advancements in the treatment of deep and superficial venous pathology as well as basic science research. We have weekly Venous MDMs with international experts in Haematology and Interventional Radiology, dedicated Thrombosis Pharmacy support and Clinical Nurse Specialists in Deep Venous Disease who work alongside our Consultant Vascular Surgeons.

About us

Applicants will need to have a background in vascular surgery and be interested in developing specialist expertise in the treatment of deep and superficial venous disease. We aim to involve the candidate in ongoing research projects, and they will be expected to help support international training workshops alongside clinical commitments. This post will be for 12 months, with the expectation that the candidate will be independent at carrying out deep venous stenting following completion of this fellowship. They will also be exposed to a range of complex venous pathologies including vascular malformations, thoracic outlet syndrome, nutcracker syndrome as well as open venous bypass surgery. The post would be ideal for doctors working towards a consultant level appointment (as a post-CCT fellowship or within 6 months of completion) who would like to broaden their expertise. Although the applicant will be expected to predominantly support the Deep Venous Service, they will also be exposed to the full range of complex tertiary services provided by the department through support of emergency work.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a member of the Venous Multidisciplinary Team and Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. He/she will be exposed to a wide variety of Venous procedures, both open and endovascular (inclusive of treatment of the deep and superficial system). This job is for a candidate who is extensively trained in vascular surgery and is looking for further advanced training in all aspects of complex venous work in a busy tertiary centre prior to looking for a consultant post.

To provide clinical services for vascular surgery patients in support of the consultant surgeons. The applicant is expected to demonstrate interest in and lead the potential research opportunities in the field of venous disease in particular the treatment of acute DVT and Post Thrombotic Syndrome. There are dedicated research sessions in the postholder's timetable. Duties will include training and mentoring of less experienced colleagues and other staff, participation in clinical audit and in clinical research projects. Clinical areas covered will mainly include theatres, wards, vascular high dependency intensive overnight recovery unit and outpatients. Participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

• Medical Degree
• Advanced Life Support certification
• Eligible to work in the UK
• FRCS or Equivalent

Professional/ Statutory Registration

• Full GMC Registration.
• MS, MD, PhD
• Equivalent to two years full time clinical experience in cardiovascular surgery including pre and post-operative care.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent IT user
• Ability to perform standard emergency clinical procedures
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
• Experience as first assistant in vascular surgery.
• Previous surgical (vascular/cardiac) experience
• Familiarity and management of vascular patients including those with aortic, peripheral vascular and venous disease.
• Experience in insertion and managing central venous catheters.

Teaching

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training.
• Teaching training.

Management

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.
• Management training.
• Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services.

Research

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
• Experience of clinical research.

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust