Job summaryWe are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team. The vacancy has arisen within the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Northern Vascular Centre, based at the Freeman Hospital, for a period of 12 months initially.
The successful applicant will provisionally work a 1 in 8 vascular on-call rota. The post would suit experienced registrars who wish to train further in both general & complex sub-specialist Vascular practice; it may be possible to tailor the post to the individual prior to appointment as a Consultant on discussion with the department. There are opportunities to perform research and to learn advanced open and endovascular techniques in aortic, venous and peripheral work. The Freeman Vascular unit specialises in suprarenal aortic surgery, joint cardiothoracic and vascular aortic work, complex EVAR and aortic dissection, as well as offering advanced, complex lower limb treatments and a regional deep venous service. Applicants should possess full GMC registration and possession of the Intercollegiate Examination in General or Vascular Surgery is desirable, but not essential. Salary will be at an appropriate point on the ST3+ pay scale.
Main duties of the jobThis post, available from January 2027, is based within the Northern Vascular Centre, Freeman Hospital. The Northern Vascular Centre provides care to patients from Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland as well as tertiary level care to patients from across the North East, Cumbria and further afield. The post holders will work on the specialist registrar tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level. The post will be attractive to individuals committed to a career in Vascular Surgery as they would value the specialist vascular surgical experience this post offers. They would also be attractive to post-CST individuals seeking additional training and experience prior to applying for a Consultant position.
About usFor an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Yousef Yousef, Clinical Lead on 0191 2248416, or via email at y.yousef@nhs.net or Mr Matthew Thomas, Clinical Director, on 0191 2239940 or via email at m.thomas2@nhs.net
Job responsibilities- Oversee day to day management of patients on the vascular ward including providing supervision of more junior members of the vascular team.
- Attendance at vascular out-patient clinics and operating lists.
- Participation in weekly MDT and monthly morbidity and mortality meetings.
- On call would provisionally be a 1 in 8 non-resident and includes management of emergency vascular admissions to the Freeman as well as providing cover for the Royal Victoria Infirmary where the Major Trauma Centre is located.
- There is NO commitment to General Surgery.
Education and QualificationsEssential- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Completion of BST programme or equivalent.
- MRCS or equivalent.
DesirableClinical Skills and KnowledgeEssential- 12 months' experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable- Previous paid employment within the NHS
- 24+ months ST3+ vascular surgery experience
Maintaining clinical competenceEssential- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
TeachingEssential- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable- Evidence of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and ResearchEssential- Evidence of active involvement in audit projects.
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
