Locum Consultant in Vascular Surgery

Job overview

Locum Consultant Post in Vascular Surgery- 12 month fixed term

The post will be based at St George’s Universities NHS Trust but will also provide a spoke vascular service to Croydon University Hospital alongside the existing spoke consultants. There will be a requirement to undertake clinical work on call out of hours. The new incumbent will be expected to participate in the existing vascular programmes. The on-call rota is well established and is run on a 1:11 basis to cover the needs for vascular emergencies. Senior colleague support will be available during on-calls to offer assistance until no longer required. Similarly, a senior colleague, either within the vascular unit or otherwise, will be designated as a mentor if desired.

Main duties of the job

Opportunities will exist for the successful candidate to contribute to audit, and clinical research, with review and revision of the job plan as required to facilitate this, in  line with Trust policies.

As St George’s is a teaching hospital, the Consultant would be expected to deliver teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students whilst undertaking DCC duties. Opportunities are available to become involved in formal education and educational supervision, if desired, with review of the job plan if appropriate.

Office accommodation, computer and secretarial support is given to the successful applicant, with secretarial support being provided at Croydon University Hospital.

The successful candidate would be expected to offer competencies to widen the unit’s existing expertise, whilst the trust will grant time, and  encourage  participation  in  activities  relating  to continuing  professional  development  (CPD).

Support and education regarding appraisal and revalidation will be given to the successful candidate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the JD  attached to the advert for detailed job description and main responsibilities.