Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular Surgery
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MD10225
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 Assessed on experience and qualifications per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 20/03/2025
Employer heading
Senior Fellow in Vascular Surgery
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Aortic Surgical Fellow [Vascular surgery] to complement our middle grade rota. The successful candidate will be fully engaged with all aspects of open and endovascular aortic surgery. Through the complex aortic MDT they will be exposed to aortic surgical care across the whole thoracic and abdominal aorta. We are looking for an experienced vascular surgeon looking to broaden their complex aortic experience and work in a high volume tertiary referral unit.
The Wessex Vascular Network serves a population of 2 million patients. The fellow will support a team of 9 Consultants covering a broad geographical area. We currently run 7 all-day theatre lists through our Hybrid lab and standard operating theatres. The role will be based primarily at the hub of the Network at Southampton General Hospital but may also require travel to the other units within the region.
It would be expected that the successful candidate would be involved in 10 aortic cases/month. They would also be encouraged to participate in the broad spectrum of collaborative vascular surgery performed at UHS with the cancer and orthopaedic specialities.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The additional duties of the role will be in line with all surgical middle grade jobs.
1:7 day-time management of the acute vascular service
Regular programmed theatre sessions with emphasis on aortic programme
Opportunity for personal development / academic work in line with individual requirements
We are seeking a senior aortic fellow with vascular surgical experience.
It is expected that the applicant already possess experience in open and endovascular aortic interventions.
Passion for providing high quality surgical care
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post.
The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.
Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary – MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 20th March 2025
Job Reference; 188-MD10225 - This vacancy closes on or before 3rd March 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training or equivalent experience and competencies
- MRCS or equivalent
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Previous experience in vascular at SpR or equivalent level
Desirable criteria
- FRCS
- European Vascular Qualification
- Senior trainee experience / approaching CCT
- Publications in peer review journals
- Evidence of commitment to the speciality
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training or equivalent experience and competencies
- MRCS or equivalent
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Previous experience in vascular at SpR or equivalent level
Desirable criteria
- FRCS
- European Vascular Qualification
- Senior trainee experience / approaching CCT
- Publications in peer review journals
- Evidence of commitment to the speciality
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits (
Desirable criteria
- Experience in teaching undergraduate
- Knowledge of wider health debate and NHS Structures, and current media issues
- Ability to acknowledge that behavior needs to modify to the situation and audience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Ian Nordon
- Job title
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208801
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