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).

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.

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