Job overview
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Vascular Consultant Surgeon.
The Vascular department provides a full range of inpatient elective & non-elective operating services, outpatient clinics and day case sessions. Major, arterial, vascular work is delivered at the Derby site with access to a new Hybrid suite. Vascular surgeons have elective commitments at satellite hospitals and / or outreach facilities and this post too would be expected to work cross sites.
There are currently 9 vascular consultants within the unit, supported by a team of Associates Specialists, Speciality Doctors, Clinical Fellows, Resident Doctors and clinical nurse specialists.
There are strong, close, working relationships with Interventional Radiology, with a complex EVAR service. Dedicated multidisciplinary diabetic foot services are established at Royal Derby Hospital, and there is also a well-established renal access programme, supported by the radiologists.
In September 2022, a state-of-the-art Hybrid theatre suite was opened at our Royal Derby Hospital site. The £2.9 million theatre houses state-of-the-art equipment which allows clinicians to carry out sophisticated, complex vascular and cardiology procedures. The hybrid theatre will enhance patient care for patients undergoing major vascular elective and emergency procedures.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based across sites, delivering the full range of outpatient and inpatient services, both on site and at outreach clinics. The post holder will also provide emergency vascular surgery as part of a 1:8 consultant on-call rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will have a flexible job plan including dedicated outpatient clinics at outreach sites, inpatient theatre sessions, with access to our new hybrid operating suite and day case sessions.
In addition, the job plan will include dedicated time for administration, supporting professional activities, ward rounds and emergency work.
Person specification
Communication
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
Desirable
- 360 degree feedback
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or Equivalent
- FRCS or equivalent higher qualification
- Life Support Qualifications ALS
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- GMC Specialist Register for General Surgery Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Adequate training and experience in Vascular Surgery
- Fistula
- Experience of EVAR/FEVAR
- A minimum six months experience in the NHS
- Evidence of independent clinical practice
Teaching, Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
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This advert is for Consultant in Vascular Surgery with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Vascular Surgery role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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