Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery (ST3+ equivalent)

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS foundation trust in Newcastle upon Tyne offers a 12-month position in Vascular Surgery. The role invites experienced registrars seeking further specialization, focusing on advanced surgical techniques and research. With a supportive environment promoting teaching and flexible working arrangements, this position aims to improve patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Commitment to teaching and education

Research opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration.
• Intercollegiate Examination in Surgery desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Train in general and complex sub-specialist vascular practice.
• Learn advanced open and endovascular techniques.
• Perform research in vascular surgery.

Education

Full GMC registration at time of application

Intercollegiate Examination in General or Vascular Surgery

Job description

Role Summary

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team. The vacancy has arisen within the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Northern Vascular Centre, based at the Freeman Hospital. This post is available for 12 months initially and will be based within the Northern Vascular Centre, Freeman Hospital. The Northern Vascular Centre provides care to patients from Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland as well as tertiary level care to patients from across the North East, Cumbria and further afield. The post holder will work on the specialty registrar tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level. This post will be attractive to post‑CST individuals seeking additional specialist training prior to applying for a Consultant position, and to experienced individuals committed to a career in Vascular Surgery who wish to gain specialist vascular surgical experience.

Working Conditions

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement; if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. The successful applicant will work a 1 in 8 vascular on‑call rota.

About Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic disorders. Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patient contacts each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and, in particular, those from under‑represented groups.

Responsibilities

The post would suit experienced registrars who wish to train further in both general and complex sub‑specialist vascular practice, which can be tailored to the individual prior to appointment as a consultant. There are opportunities to perform research and to learn advanced open and endovascular techniques in aortic, venous and peripheral work. The Freeman Vascular unit specialises in suprarenal aortic surgery, joint cardiothoracic and vascular aortic work, complex EVAR and aortic dissection, as well as offering advanced, complex lower limb treatments and a regional deep venous service.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration at time of application.
• Intercollegiate Examination in General or Vascular Surgery desirable, but not essential.

Remuneration

Salary will be at an appropriate point on the ST3+ pay scale depending on experience.

Benefits

In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.