South West Scotland Vascular Network (NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, NHS Dumfries & Galloway)
Locum Consultant in Vascular Surgery
Based at University Hospital Hairmyres, Lanarkshire
This initial 12 month locum consultant vascular surgeon post is a fantastic opportunity to join the South West Scotland Vascular Network (SWSN) centralised at University Hospital Hairmyres covering the populations of NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and NHS Dumfries and Galloway. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vascular and endovascular surgery in a major high volume expanding unit serving a population of 1.2 million offering the full remit of vascular surgery in one of the largest vascular centres in Scotland. Considerable investment and additional infrastructure is in place to support the SWSVN including a new state of the art hybrid endovascular operating theatre and new interventional radiology suite to compliment the surgical facilities already available. The procedures delivered include EVAR, FEVAR, TEVAR, CERAB, deep venous interventions, open aortic and carotid surgery, lower limb revascularisation and renal access with support provided by the vascular laboratory staffed by vascular scientists.
Although the successful applicant will be based in University Hospital Hairmyres, they may also be allocated sessional commitments to clinics, theatre and other elective vascular activities in NHS Ayrshire and Arran at University Hospital Crosshouse (20 minutes by car from University Hospital Hairmyres) or University Hospital Ayr (34 miles and 40 minutes by car from University Hospital Hairmyres).
The emphasis will be on contributing to an already strong team structure to support all aspects of the SWSVN. There is a large team of enthusiastic vascular and endovascular surgeons with an excellent reputation for innovation and adopting modern open and endovascular techniques. There are strong relationships and co-working between interventional radiology and the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop an endovascular practice if inclined. There are also opportunities to pursue professional interests in education, management and research. The multidisciplinary team includes 10 vascular surgery consultants, 6 middle grade members of vascular surgical staff, 2 junior doctors, a Perioperative Care for Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPS) Team, 2 vascular nurse specialists and fantastic allied health professional support from physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatry.
Applications are invited from candidates who are on GMC’s Specialist Register or are within 6 months of CCT or CESR (CP) at interview. Applicants should hold full GMC registration with a license to practice.