Senior Clinical Fellow - Vascular Surgery

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in the UK is seeking an ST5 level candidate for an advanced training position in vascular surgery. This role includes providing training, participating in on-call vascular emergency duties, and engaging in clinical research. Candidates must demonstrate competence in vascular trauma surgery and a commitment to teaching. This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to expand their experience in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience level of ST5.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of vascular surgery.
• Competence in emergency and vascular trauma surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced training in vascular surgery within the department.
• Participate in on-call vascular emergency and vascular trauma duties.
• Engage in clinical research activities.
• Commit to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Experience in vascular surgery

Competence in emergency and vascular trauma surgery

Research interest

Job description

Overview

This initial 6 month post, renewable for one year thereafter, offers advanced training in vascular surgery. This post is designed to support the clinical activities of the Department of Vascular Surgery at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and at Bromley campus. The post is not recognised for pre-CCST training but is designed to provide advanced experience in vascular surgery.

The post holder should be at the experience level of ST5 and should be able to demonstrate experience in all aspects of vascular surgery, including competence in emergency and vascular trauma surgery. King's is a Major Trauma Centre and the post holder will participate in SpR on call vascular emergency and vascular trauma.

The department offers excellent opportunities for clinical research, and candidates with a proven research interest and track record will be preferred. Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced training in vascular surgery within the department and contribute to clinical service delivery.
• Participate in on-call vascular emergency and vascular trauma duties as part of the SpR on-call rota.
• Engage in clinical research activities; candidates with proven research interest and track record will be preferred.
• Commit to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience level of ST5.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of vascular surgery.
• Competence in emergency and vascular trauma surgery.

About the Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites.

The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach reflects our Vision to be Bold: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. We aim to be person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, working to take Team King's to another level.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste, and pollution wherever possible.