Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Woodston Personnel Ltd.; Newcastle West; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodston Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Consultant Vascular Surgeon to join a progressive surgical network in Ireland. The post involves leading open and endovascular procedures, delivering inpatient and emergency care, and participating in outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes governance, quality improvement, and trainee education, with opportunities for clinical research within a modern vascular department and state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Full registration on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners (MCI) in Vascular Surgery or eligible for immediate registration.
• FRCS in Vascular Surgery or equivalent higher specialist qualification.
• Broad expertise in open and endovascular techniques with proven surgical competence.
• Compliance: CPD, Garda Vetting, Occupational Health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the full spectrum of open and complex endovascular procedures (EVAR/TEVAR, carotid endarterectomy, peripheral revascularisation).
• Oversee inpatient and emergency vascular care and participate in regional on-call rota.
• Conduct general and specialist outpatient clinics with vascular imaging and ultrasound interpretation.
• Collaborate with MDTs across Interventional Radiology, Diabetology, Nephrology, and wound care for integrated patient management.
• Drive governance, audit, risk management, and service development initiatives.

Skills

Vascular surgery

Endovascular techniques

Open surgery

Clinical safety

Education

FRCS in Vascular Surgery

MCI Specialist Registration

Job description

Our client is seeking to appoint a Consultant Vascular Surgeon to join our progressive surgical network. Vascular surgery within the HSE provides critical emergency, acute, and elective services to a broad regional population, supported by multidisciplinary teams in interventional radiology, cardiology, stroke medicine, diabetes care, and specialized nursing.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious surgeon to contribute to a modern, high-volume vascular department utilizing state-of-the-art hybrid operating theatres, advanced endovascular suites, and comprehensive non-invasive vascular diagnostic laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical Practice: Lead and perform the full spectrum of open and complex endovascular procedures, including aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR/TEVAR), carotid endarterectomy, peripheral arterial revascularization, veno-venous interventions, and hemodialysis access surgery.

• Inpatient & Emergency Care: Deliver daily clinical oversight for vascular inpatients and actively participate in the regional Consultant Vascular Surgery on-call rota for acute emergencies and trauma.

• Outpatient & Diagnostic Clinics: Conduct general and specialized outpatient clinics, collaborating closely with vascular technologists in interpreting non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound and vascular imaging.

• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Drive and participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, working alongside Interventional Radiologists, Diabetologists, Nephrologists, and Tissue Viability specialists to provide integrated patient management.

• Governance & Service Development: Direct clinical audit, quality assurance, risk management, and service improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and reducing waiting lists.

• Education & Research: Provide clinical training, mentorship, and formal teaching to surgical trainees (NCHDs), intern medical officers, and university medical students, while fostering clinical research within the department.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional Registration: Full registration on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) in the specialty of Vascular Surgery (or eligibility for immediate registration prior to taking up post).

• Higher Qualification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS in Vascular Surgery) or an equivalent higher specialist surgical qualification.

• Surgical Expertise: Broad, demonstrable expertise in both open vascular and advanced endovascular techniques, backed by an established record of surgical competence and clinical safety.

• Compliance & Vetting: Requirement to undergo satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment, Garda Vetting (Police Clearance), and present evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).