Trust Grade Vascular Surgical Registrar

MAX FORTUNE, INC.; Margate; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a Trust Grade Vascular Surgical Registrar to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain surgical exposure and work closely with a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will be involved in ward rounds, theatre duties, and outpatient clinics, while also engaging in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about vascular surgery and eager to develop your skills in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a minimum of 6 months in Vascular Surgery.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily consultant-led ward rounds.
• Document clinical findings and support junior colleagues.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects.

Skills

Vascular Surgery

Clinical Governance

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full registration with GMC

Job description

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About

We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients. Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements: Clinically effective services Safe services The best possible experience for patients We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

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Key details

Location

SiteNorthampton General HospitalAddressCliftonvilleTownNorthamptonPostcodeNN1 5BDMajor / Minor RegionNorthamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract12 months (Fixed Term)HoursFull time - 40 hours per week

Salary

Salary£61,825 Per annum / Pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04))

Specialty

Main areaVascular Surgery

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trust Grade Vascular Surgical Registrar (ST3 level) to join our established team at Northampton General Hospital for a 12-monht fixed-term post.

The successful candidate will work within the Northamptonshire Vascular Service, a dynamic and consultant-led unit delivering high-quality care across a full range of vascular procedures, including complex arterial surgery and emergency care.

The post offers excellent opportunities for surgical exposure, ward-based care, clinics, and operating theatres, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, registrars, resident doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking further experience in vascular surgery within a supportive and forward-thinking department.

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The post holder will support the vascular surgical consultants in delivering high-quality patient care across ward rounds, operating theatres, outpatient clinics, and emergency admissions.

Responsibilities include participating in daily consultant-led ward rounds, undertaking theatre duties, contributing to outpatient services, and taking part in the general/vascular on-call registrar rota (1 in 10).

The role also involves documenting clinical findings, admitting patients from the Emergency Department, and supporting junior colleagues. In addition, the registrar will be expected to engage in clinical governance, quality improvement projects, audit and teaching activities, and uphold the Trust's values in all aspects of patient care and teamwork.

Working for our organisation

• Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
  
  

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage
  
  

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

To act under the supervision of the Surgical Consultants in the provision of a Surgical service and to support the Surgical Consultants in their duties.

Daily ward rounds with the vascular surgical team.

Operating theatre duties as assigned.

Outpatient clinics

General/Vascular on call on registrar rota (1in 10)

To admit patients from the Emergency Department

Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.

To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall Surgical Service is of the highest quality.

To assist in the education of colleagues and staff.

To participate in work related projects at NGH

To act and behave professionally and perform ones duties in a manner that optimises patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of NGH

To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.

To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. Thats why we talk about Team NGH. Its all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyones full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable
  
  

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select apply online now. In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Applicants must have MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current license to practice from, the GMC at intended start date
• Have evidence of achievement of core surgical competences or equivalence
• Be eligible to work in the UK
  
  

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, assessed by the General Medical Council
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent
• Awareness of importance of being the patients advocate, clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
• Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
  
  

Career Progression

Essential criteria

• Have completed a minimum of 6 months in Vascular Surgery by intended start date in post.
  
  

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
• Evidence of participation in audit and teaching
  
  

Learning & Personal Development

Essential criteria

• Achievements relevant to vascular surgery, including elective or other experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Attendance at, or participation in, national, international, departmental, regional and online meetings and courses relevant to vascular surgery
  
  

Documents

• JD PS (, 376.4)PDFKB
• Staff Fair Processing Statement (, 90.4)PDFKB
• Respect and Support Document (, 207.1)PDFKB
• Code of Conduct (, 235.2)PDFKB
• Code of Conduct - Band 7+ (, 140.0)PDFKB
• Benefits and NGH (, 379.3)PDFKB
• Useful Links (, 185.9)PDFKB
• Relocation Expenses Policy (, 548.0)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameMr. Ramesh Yap KannanJob titleClinical Lead Vascular SurgeryEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01604 634700Additional information

For further information please contact the secretary of Mr. Ramesh Yap Kannan via switchboard 01604 634700