Consultant Vascular Surgeon

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Somerset & North Devon Vascular Network as a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon. The role attracts 10 PA's per week and includes participation in the 1:7 consultant on-call rota, clinical governance, education, quality improvement, research and service development. You will join a highly performing regional network providing comprehensive elective and emergency vascular services to a population of approximately 750,000. This post supports the continued growth of vascular and endovascular activity across the Network and offers the opportunity to contribute to the strategic development of modern vascular services. You should be able to provide the full spectrum of vascular surgical care and demonstrate experience in contemporary endovascular practice, including EVAR, complex iliac and femoropopliteal intervention, and hybrid procedures. Additional expertise in complex aortic intervention, limb salvage techniques and advanced endovascular technologies would be advantageous. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, specialist nurses, vascular scientists and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across hub and spoke sites., You will provide elective and emergency vascular surgical care across the Somerset & North Devon Vascular Network and take independent responsibility for the assessment, investigation, treatment and ongoing management of patients with vascular disease.,

• Delivering high-quality arterial, venous and diabetic foot services.
• Undertaking vascular and endovascular procedures, including EVAR, peripheral arterial interventions and hybrid procedures, according to experience and service need.
• Contributing to the development of advanced endovascular and limb salvage services across the Network.
• Participating in the consultant vascular on-call rota and providing cross-cover for colleagues.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure integrated, patient-centred care.
• Participating in vascular and aortic MDTs and supporting evidence-based decision making.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and National Vascular Registry data submission.
• Supporting education, training and research activities, including NIHR and commercial studies where appropriate.
• Playing an active role in service development, innovation and the efficient use of resources., For full details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
  
  Medical Degree and Royal College membership, or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Vascular Surgery via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Vascular surgical qualification eg (Intercollegiate Vascular Surgery Examination), An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent)., Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in vascular surgery
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both emergency and elective within vascular surgery
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Expertise in vascular surgery, Experience in endovascular surgery appropriate to consultant practice, with additional expertise in complex endovascular interventions desirable.
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department., Provide high quality care for vascular surgery patients.
• Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
• Ability to lead and develop the service.
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
• Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multiprofessional and team basis with all levels.
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
• Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Ability to work constructively with hospital management to maximise utilisation of resources and work to National standards.
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Willingness to take an active part in performance management of the service.
• Knowledge of principles of research.
• Evidence of teaching.
• Well experienced in post graduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training.
• Willingness to take an active role in teaching, training and development of junior staff.
• Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands.
• Commitment to modern practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make appropriate decisions, exert appropriate authority.
• Shows initiative, drive, curiosity and enthusiasm.
• Driving license or ability to travel between sites.
• Meets professional health requirements., Commitment to a career in hospital medicine.
• Able to organise own learning.
• Experience of clinical risk management
• Evidence of adequate operative experience
• Evidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as recruitment and selection, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal.
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years.
• Evidence of teaching to medical students and doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work., £113,565 to £150,569 a year 10 PA's per week plus on call 1:7 rota paid at 5% Category A