Vascular Trust Registrar

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Trust Registrar in the Vascular department. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of vascular surgeons and specialists, providing high-quality care in a picturesque setting. The successful candidate will engage in both elective and emergency vascular surgery, attend outpatient clinics, and participate in educational sessions. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about advancing their career in vascular surgery while making a tangible difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and MRCS required for the role.
• Experience managing vascular surgical patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day care of patients under consultants.
• Participate in weekly vascular MDTs and clinical governance sessions.

Skills

Organisational and prioritisation skills

Record-keeping abilities

Understanding NHS healthcare delivery

Teaching experience

Motivational and team support skills

Effective communication with staff and patients

Knowledge of NHS organizational changes

Experience teaching medical students

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCS

FRCS or EBVS

Vascular training (UK or overseas)

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

North Cumbria Integrated Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Registrar in the Vascular department.

The successful candidate will join a team of vascular surgeons, doctors, and nurse specialists providing high-quality vascular services across the Northern Lake District in Cumbria, offering an excellent working and living environment.

The department is supported by a vascular ultrasound scientist, CT and MRI services, and has a fully equipped angiography suite and vascular theatre with mobile imaging facilities. It collaborates closely with two vascular interventional radiology specialists and two clinical vascular scientists working in the vascular studies laboratory.

Regular weekly MDT meetings are held on-site. The department maintains strong links with the Tertiary unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, including weekly MDTs via video conferencing and biannual clinical conferences.

Trust doctors will have a designated educational supervisor, and training will be tailored to individual development needs. Resources such as IT and library facilities are available, and support is provided by GMC-recognized trainers. Active participation in departmental educational sessions and clinical governance, including audits, is expected.

The role involves liaising with nursing, professional, technical, social work, and administrative staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day care of patients under consultants, including elective and emergency vascular surgery. Responsibilities include attending outpatient clinics, operating theatres at CIC and WCH, conducting inpatient ward rounds, participating in weekly vascular MDTs, teaching meetings, and clinical governance sessions. On-call duties are on a 1 in 6 rota, from 08:00-17:00 as resident on-call and 17:00-08:00 as non-resident on-call, covering vascular surgery. The role includes providing cover for colleagues on leave.

About us

At NCIC, our goal is to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to a population of half a million. Established on 1st October 2019, we aim to be a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare, offering a wide range of community and acute services across north Cumbria and beyond. We operate over 70 services across 15 locations and employ more than 6,500 staff.

Carlisle is 53 miles from Newcastle, well-connected via the West Coast mainline and M6 to Scotland and the UK.

Our five key principles are:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Prioritizing quality and safety
• Ensuring a positive patient experience
• Creating a great place to work
• Managing finances effectively

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our community and fostering an inclusive, compassionate work environment.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information about the role and the criteria for applicants.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• MRCS
• Experience managing vascular surgical patients and assisting in vascular surgery
• FRCS or EBVS
• Vascular training (UK or overseas)

Skills and Aptitudes

• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Record-keeping abilities
• Understanding NHS healthcare delivery
• Teaching experience
• Motivational and team support skills
• Effective communication with staff and patients
• Knowledge of NHS organizational changes
• Experience teaching medical students

Experience

• Clinical experience in vascular surgery
• Postgraduate surgical experience
• Research interest
• Evidence-based medicine understanding
• Improvements in care through audits

Personal Circumstances

• Ability to commute around Cumbria

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Vascular Surgeon and Collaborative Chair