Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trust Grade Vascular Surgical Registrar (ST3 level) to join our established team at Northampton General Hospital.
The successful candidate will work within the Northamptonshire Vascular Service, a dynamic and consultant-led unit delivering high-quality care across a full range of vascular procedures, including complex arterial surgery and emergency care.
The post offers excellent opportunities for surgical exposure, ward-based care, clinics, and operating theatres, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, registrars, resident doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
This role is ideal for candidates seeking further experience in vascular surgery within a supportive and forward-thinking department.
This post is for 6 months with a possibility to extend.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the vascular surgical consultants in delivering high-quality patient care across ward rounds, operating theatres, outpatient clinics, and emergency admissions.
Responsibilities include participating in daily consultant-led ward rounds, undertaking theatre duties, contributing to outpatient services, and taking part in the general/vascular on-call registrar rota (1 in 10).
The role also involves documenting clinical findings, admitting patients from the Emergency Department, and supporting junior colleagues. In addition, the registrar will be expected to engage in clinical governance, quality improvement projects, audit and teaching activities, and uphold the Trust's values in all aspects of patient care and teamwork.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To act under the supervision of the Surgical Consultants in the provision of a Surgical service and to support the Surgical Consultants in their duties.
Daily ward rounds with the vascular surgical team.
Operating theatre duties as assigned.
Outpatient clinics
General/Vascular on call on registrar rota (1in 10)
To admit patients from the Emergency Department
Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.
To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall Surgical Service is of the highest quality.
To assist in the education of colleagues and staff.
To participate in work related projects at NGH
To act and behave professionally and perform one’s duties in a manner that optimises patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of NGH
To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current license to practice from, the GMC at intended start date
- Have evidence of achievement of core surgical competences or equivalence
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Evidence of participation in audit and teaching
Career Progression
Essential
- Have completed a minimum of 6 months in Vascular Surgery by intended start date in post.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, assessed by the General Medical Council
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent
- Awareness of importance of being the patients’ advocate, clinical governance and the responsibilities of an NHS employee
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate leadership, when appropriate
Learning & Personal Development
Essential
- Achievements relevant to vascular surgery, including elective or other experience
Desirable
- Attendance at, or participation in, national, international, departmental, regional and online meetings and courses relevant to vascular surgery
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This advert is for Trust Grade Vascular Surgical Registrar with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Vascular Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per annum / Pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (6 months fixed term). The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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