Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery (ST3+ equivalent)

Job overview

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team. The vacancy has arisen within the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Northern Vascular Centre, based at the Freeman Hospital, for a period of 12 months initially.

The successful applicant will provisionally work a 1 in 8 vascular on-call rota. The post would suit experienced registrars who wish to train further in both general & complex sub-specialist Vascular practice; it may be possible to tailor the post to the individual prior to appointment as a Consultant on discussion with the department. There are opportunities to perform research and to learn advanced open and endovascular techniques in aortic, venous and peripheral work. The Freeman Vascular unit specialises in suprarenal aortic surgery, joint cardiothoracic and vascular aortic work, complex EVAR and aortic dissection, as well as offering advanced, complex lower limb treatments and a regional deep venous service. Applicants should possess full GMC registration and possession of the Intercollegiate Examination in General or Vascular Surgery is desirable, but not essential. Salary will be at an appropriate point on the ST3+ pay scale.

Main duties of the job

This post, available from January 2027, is based within the Northern Vascular Centre, Freeman Hospital. The Northern Vascular Centre provides care to patients from Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland as well as tertiary level care to patients from across the North East, Cumbria and further afield. The post holders will work on the specialist registrar tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level. The post will be attractive to individuals committed to a career in Vascular Surgery as they would value the specialist vascular surgical experience this post offers. They would also be attractive to post-CST individuals seeking additional training and experience prior to applying for a Consultant position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Oversee day to day management of patients on the vascular ward including providing supervision of more junior members of the vascular team. Attendance at vascular out-patient clinics and operating lists. Participation in weekly MDT and monthly morbidity and mortality meetings. On call would provisionally be a 1 in 8 non-resident and includes management of emergency vascular admissions to the Freeman as well as providing cover for the Royal Victoria Infirmary where the Major Trauma Centre is located. There is NO commitment to General Surgery.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.