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Job overview
Applications are invited for the above post to be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford starting from May, 2026, for a fixed term period of 12 months, potentially extendable by mutual agreement.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT) is a major trauma centre and hub for the Thames Valley Vascular Unit (TVVU) which includes two major spoke Trusts (Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) and the Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust (RBHFT)) and covers a population of approximately 2.2 million patients. The catchment is large for the number of vascular surgeons and therefore it is one of the busiest units in the UK undertaking the full remit of procedures including: more than 100 aortic procedures (open and endovascular), up to 150 carotid procedures a year, 40 deep venous reconstructions, 50 – 100 lower limb bypass surgeries as well as thoracic outlet surgery and support to the major trauma team.
The unit has a historic reputation for open surgery but also undertakes more complex endovascular work including regular fenestrated and thoracic stent repairs, very distal angioplasty and deep venous arterialisation. The vascular unit also provides a dissection service for complex spinal reconstructions, a carotid body tumour service and the supra-regional abdominal sarcoma service.
Main duties of the job
(a) Aims and responsibilities of the post:
To provide vascular surgical experience to the successful candidate with an emphasis on open vascular surgery. To provide comprehensive elective and emergency vascular and endovascular surgical experience at a large UK vascular network.
(b) Clinical
To provide 48 hours of vascular surgery cover per week. To work with the vascular surgeons based at the John Radcliffe Hospital and across the Thames Valley Vascular Network. They will have access to at least one full day elective operating list per week plus emergency operating as required. An on-call rota is currently in place with allocated rest periods/days off.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Weekly Timetable: Example - to be agreed with supervising consultant
(d) Facilities for Study and Training:
Good library facilities are available at The John Radcliffe and at other libraries in the Central Oxford Hospitals.
(e) Teaching, Audit and Research:
The Fellow may be expected to participate in teaching of the junior doctors working in vascular surgery and occasionally other medical and non-medical personnel.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate professional development within the post by attending relevant meetings.
Participation in audit is required.
There are multiple opportunities for clinical research in the department and participation is strongly encouraged.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake effectively the role of clinical fellow in vascular surgery in a large teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and junior trainees
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda for its modernisation
- Research publications
- Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- General training in vascular surgery to specialist level or equivalent
- Ability to make decisions at registrar level
Desirable
- Interest in research with publications
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- MRCS or equivalent.
- Specialist training in vascular surgery
Desirable
- Higher research degree
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow Vascular Surgery with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Vascular Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (n/a). The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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