Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in the UK is seeking a Middle Grade Vascular Surgeon to join their vascular unit, participating in ward rounds and managing emergency referrals. The role offers support for career progression, involvement in MDT meetings, and participation in a rotational on-call system, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Support for Continuing Medical Education

Access to modern education facilities

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• Trained Educational Supervisor.
• Trained Clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supports consultant-led daily ward rounds and emergency referrals.
• Participates in planning and delivery of the vascular service.
• Provides activity support in non-interventional center hospitals.

Skills

Basic Surgery training or equivalent

Specific skills and experience in Vascular Surgery

Effective communication skills

Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCS or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above post to commence following pre-employment checks.

LTHTR values its Senior Clinical Fellows highly, and for the first time in the UK, we have committed to providing all Senior Clinical Fellows with a personal career progression pathway and support to become autonomous practitioners if they aspire to do so.

The new appointee will have duties at the hub and across spoke sites in Wigan, Morecambe Bay, or Blackpool. The network includes twelve Vascular Consultants, and the successful candidate will be part of a team of 9 Middle Grades working across four trusts, participating in a "Vascular Surgeon of the Week" rotation and a separate vascular on-call and weekend rota.

Main duties of the job

The Middle Grade “Vascular Surgeon of the Week” supports consultant-led daily ward rounds, coordination, assessment, and management of emergency referrals. During this week, all elective duties are canceled.

The postholder will:

• Participate in planning, development, and delivery of the vascular service in a busy vascular unit.
• Attend weekly network MDT meetings with colleagues from all disciplines involved in vascular patient care.
• Participate in the out-of-hours vascular on-call rota.
• Provide activity support in non-interventional center hospitals (Wigan, Blackpool, or Morecambe Bay).

Working for our organisation

Modern education centers at Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals offer excellent facilities, including library, study areas, and PC/internet support. The Trust supports Continuing Medical Education per Royal College of Surgeons guidelines and offers time and support for these activities.

The post holder will receive full support to develop specialist interests aligned with Directorate plans and service development within the Trust.

There are two dedicated vascular operating theatres, including a hybrid theatre with video facilities for teaching and connectivity to the Education Centre.

The contract may be amended by local agreements with trade unions and the Trust Board's rules and resolutions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The final details will be negotiated and agreed with the successful applicant.

The applicant will participate in a planned 1:9 weekday “vascular surgeon of the week” rota (8 am-5 pm) and a separate 1:9 on-call rota, both based in the Intervention Centre. The vascular surgeon of the week is responsible for ward rounds, emergency referrals, admissions, and coordinating emergency interventions.

The post-holder will likely have outpatient duties in spoke trusts and hospitals and will assess in-hospital referrals at these sites. Job plans are arranged so each non-arterial trust has a vascular surgical presence at least three days per week.

Refer to the attached Job description, Person specification, and Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• The Team

Person specification

Health

• Meets GMC professional health requirements (GMC check to confirm)

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent

Experience and Skills

• Basic Surgery training or equivalent
• Specific skills and experience in Vascular Surgery
• Trained Educational Supervisor
• Trained Clinical Supervisor
• Interest in Vascular Surgery demonstrated by attendance at relevant courses, meetings, and conferences

Personal

• Effective communication skills (with examples)
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston