Senior Clinical Fellow - Vascular Surgery

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a vascular surgery registrar for an initial 6-month post, renewable for a year. The role involves daily patient care, operating under supervision, and actively participating in research and teaching. Applicants should have prior experience in vascular surgery and must be registered with the GMC. A competitive salary of £65,048 plus London allowance is offered annually. Commitment to NHS goals and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary including London allowance

Opportunities for advanced training and research

Qualifications

• Experience in vascular surgery at registrar level is required.
• Research experience, including presentations and publications is essential.
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance, and resource constraints are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily ward rounds for inpatients under care of the vascular team.
• Perform operations under consultant supervision according to competence.
• Respond to vascular emergencies and maintain communication with health professionals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Research experience

Endovascular surgery

Teaching

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

MRCS part 1 (or equivalent)

MRCS part 2 (or equivalent)

Registered with the GMC

PhD, MD (original research)

Job description

Overview

The closing date is 10 February 2026

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should be at the experience level of ST5. The post holder should also be able to demonstrate experience in all aspects of vascular surgery and also be competent 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.

About us

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 is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

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 in order 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.

Job responsibilities

• Daily ward rounds for inpatients under the care of the vascular team
• Attend theatre sessions and under consultant supervision perform operations according to an agreed level of competence
• Respond to vascular emergencies
• Maintain communication with other health professionals
• Supervision of SHOs and Foundation Doctors
• Collaboratively work with other Specialist Registrars performing day to day care of the vascular surgical patients
• Teaching commitments to medical students
• Expected to attend and contribute to the departmental research / audit programme
• Involvement in the research interests of the department will be encouraged
• Participate in the on call vascular rota
• The intensity of the vascular oncall rota is 1:6 non-resident.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in Vascular Surgery at registrar level
• Research experience, presentations, publications
• Experience in endovascular surgery

Education/Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC
• MB BS (or equivalent)
• MRCS part 1 (or equivalent)
• MRCS part 2 (or equivalent)
• PhD, MD (original research)
• Other degrees/qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate, the ability to produce legible notes
• The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions
• Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
• Information technology skills
• Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different grps/teaching methods
• Teaching the teachers course and certificate

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£65,048 a year per annum plus London allowance