Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within WeLVIC (West London Vascular and Interventional Radiology Centre). We are looking to appoint a clinical fellow in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. This post will work alongside existing senior trainees and fellows and offers excellent experience working with 7 surgeons and interventional radiologists. The department enjoys an amicable and productive working relationship between surgical and endovascular consultants and encourages training and research.
Please note the post will close once the maximum number of applications has been reached.
Main duties of the job
The post will provide specialised vascular and interventional radiology experience that will assist in the progression in specialised training.
The post is central to the delivery of vascular and interventional radiology care at London North West Healthcare Trust by supporting the emergency and elective service for patients with vascular pathology.
The post will be primarily based at Northwick Park Hospital and focused on delivering ward, theatre, Angiography Suite and clinic support. The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the treatment and management of vascular patients.
About us
THE TRUST: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest integrated care Trusts in the country bringing together hospital and community services across the boroughs of Brent, Harrow and Ealing. Our 9,000 staff, including 1,300 doctors and 4,000 nurses, serve a diverse population of approximately 850,000.
The Trust was established in October 2014 following the merger of The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust and Ealing Hospital NHS Trust and has an annual budget of over £640 million.
Job responsibilities
The appointee will:
1. Participate with colleagues in the continuous provision of vascular services provided by the Trust.
2. Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team in the care of vascular inpatients and outpatients.
3. Participate and cooperate in the department's audit and research programme.
4. Undertake regular weekly ward rounds for inpatients as part of the consultant/registrar of the week on call team (including weekends).
5. Take part in a 1:6 rotation (including weekends).
6. Participate in the assessment of emergency patients in the accident and emergency department.
7. Participate in operating theatre / angiography suite sessions and outpatient clinics.
8. Be prepared to commute between Northwick Park and the Trust's other spoke hospitals as necessary.
9. Be expected to supervise and teach junior medical staff and students.
10. Be expected to adhere to the Trust's Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of all Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* MRCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrates 12 months experience in vascular at ST3+ or equivalent
Desirable
* Experience of working in vascular surgical specialty in the NHS
Skills
Essential
* Able to formulate a working diagnosis
Desirable
* Able to perform varicose vein procedures
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
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Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Harrow
HA3 0JH
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