Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly motivated Vascular Team in Lincolnshire. The Vascular department consists of six Consultants, four ACP's, three Speciality Doctors (including this post), One Associate Specialist and two FY1's. The department performs a full spectrum of Level 2 emergency and elective vascular procedures. These include infra and juxta renal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, EVAR, carotid endarterectomy, vascular bypasses including crural vessel bypass, endovenous and open varicose vein surgery and renal access work. The Vascular Unit also runs a day time Emergency shifts, with the the post-holder expected to participate in the above shift. The post is likely to be 11 - 12 PA, with the final job plan expected to be confirmed at the time of interview. The Vascular Department is supported by the Radiology Department. The Radiology department has a 128 slice CT Scanner, a 1.5 tesla MR Scanner and a Toshiba Interventional suite. In addition, we have a well-equipped vascular lab, with 3 Vascular Scientists providing the full spectrum of vascular lab services Main duties of the job Speciality Doctors works as a team, supported by Senior and Junior medical staff. The department is very supportive of Speciality Doctors applying for FRCS exit examinations in Vascular Surgery. The post-holder is expected to participate in clinical activities (Theatre, Clinic, Ward cover, and Daytime Vascular Surgery Emergency shift). They are expected to actively engage in teaching, audits and Clinical Governance programs within the department. The post's incumbent will be attached to one particular surgeon at one time but should be available for cross cover to colleagues during the day time. The department does provide opportunities to get training in endo-vascular (Vascular Interventional Radiology) skills, on a rotational basis. About us Excellent postgraduate and medical library facilities are available. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We have excellent schooling within Lincolnshire as well as affordable housing. We have the famous St. Botolph's Church, which is a parish church in the Church of England. It is notable for its extraordinarily tall tower, known as the "Boston Stump". Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-MPR-659-24-B Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities As part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trusts commitment to meeting the Health care needs of the local population, applications are invited for a post of Trust Specialty Doctor in Vascular Surgery. Applicants are invited for a replacement post that is fixed term for 12 months initially, with a view to extending (after review at the end of 12 months). The posts will commence as soon as possible, providing excellent handson experience in Vascular Surgery. Applications are invited from an experienced MRCS or equivalent post holder, with a minimum of 3 years medical work, post registration. At least six months experience in Vascular Surgery would be desirable. Applicant should an understanding to treat critically ill patients in a surgical practice, should be highly motivated and have leadership qualities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly motivated Vascular Team in Lincolnshire. The Vascular department consists of six Consultants, four ACPs, three Speciality Doctors (including this post), One Associate Specialist and two FY1s. The department performs a full spectrum of Level 2 emergency and elective vascular procedures. These include infra and juxta renal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, EVAR, carotid endarterectomy, vascular bypasses including crural vessel bypass, endovenous and open varicose vein surgery and renal access work. Job description Job responsibilities As part of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trusts commitment to meeting the Health care needs of the local population, applications are invited for a post of Trust Specialty Doctor in Vascular Surgery. Applicants are invited for a replacement post that is fixed term for 12 months initially, with a view to extending (after review at the end of 12 months). The posts will commence as soon as possible, providing excellent handson experience in Vascular Surgery. Applications are invited from an experienced MRCS or equivalent post holder, with a minimum of 3 years medical work, post registration. At least six months experience in Vascular Surgery would be desirable. Applicant should an understanding to treat critically ill patients in a surgical practice, should be highly motivated and have leadership qualities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of highly motivated Vascular Team in Lincolnshire. The Vascular department consists of six Consultants, four ACPs, three Speciality Doctors (including this post), One Associate Specialist and two FY1s. The department performs a full spectrum of Level 2 emergency and elective vascular procedures. These include infra and juxta renal abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, EVAR, carotid endarterectomy, vascular bypasses including crural vessel bypass, endovenous and open varicose vein surgery and renal access work. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MB ChB MRCS or equivalent Desirable FRCS or equivalent. Experience Essential A minimum of 3 years medical work post registration An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice. Clinical Governance Essential An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation Desirable Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration MB ChB MRCS or equivalent Desirable FRCS or equivalent. Experience Essential A minimum of 3 years medical work post registration An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice. Clinical Governance Essential An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation Desirable Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development. Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)