The successful candidate will join a team of seven vascular surgeons (including this post) to provide a comprehensive elective and emergency vascular service for the whole of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, a population of around 1m. The post will be based at Bedford Hospital (L&D Hospital from 2026) where all major vascular surgery will be performed with appropriate radiological, anaesthetic and ITU support. The out of hour rota frequency is 1:7 days and 1:6 nights at present however with he expansion to the consultant workforce it is planned that this frequency would reduce. Our on call has also changed with the appointment of 6 vascular middle grades who are 'first on call' and able to triage many of the incoming queries. The on-call surgeon is freed of all elective commitments; instead, assuming the responsibilities for the care of all vascular in-patients including elective postop and new vascular emergencies. The on-call surgeon is required to do daily ward rounds including the weekends and provide specialist input to the treatment of patients admitted in the care of other specialties. Diagnostic (CT) angiograms are available 24/7 for aortic and peripheral emergencies and vascular laboratory services within the normal working time, five days a week. The junior vascular team comprises of six middle grades, one core trainee, one FY2 and 3 FY1 doctors. The Vascular clinical fellows and registrars provide on call support acting as the first on call for vascular patients out of hours. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process. Closing Date: 16.03.2025 Interview Date: wk comm 31.03.2025 Interview Date: 14.04.2025