Job overview
Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to join as a Trust Registrar in Vascular & Endovascular at Colchester and Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).
This is a 12 month fixed term post starting 7th October 2026 until 5th October 2027 to cover a deanery gap.
This post would be suitable for applicants who are wishing to gain experience in vascular surgery at registrar/”middle grade” level after completion of a recognised general training scheme and obtaining full MRCP qualifications (or equivalent). It will be an opportunity to gain exposure across a wide range of vascular conditions and services and serve as a useful stepping board to further speciality training.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the vascular consultant body in gaining experience in a wide range of endovascular and open vascular surgery.
It is anticipated that the applicant will participate in a rota with other middle grade staff to provide a service commitment to vascular inpatients. All inpatient clinical work will be supported and overseen by the vascular consultant of the week who will provide clinical and educational support as needed.
Outside of ward duties there will be an opportunity to assist in the outpatient service of the department, again all clinics the applicant supports will be under supervision of a relevant consultant for clinical and educational support.
Successful candidates will be expected to be on call on a one in seven frequency. This will prospective. Out of hours cover will be non-resident and junior support will be provided at house office and SHO by the on call general surgical team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Provide evidence of previous general medical training within or outside the UK and EU
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD
- Previous SHO/CMT/IMT/ST1-2 or equivalent cardiology post experience
- Evidence supporting good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination
- Successful completion of relevant skills or accreditation courses
- Exposure to echocardiography
- Exposure to permanent pacing
- Exposure to coronary angiography
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS
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This advert is for Trust Registrar in Vascular with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Vascular Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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