Vascular Surgery Registrar (Trust ST3+)

Job summary

We are looking to appoint Vascular Surgery Registrar within the Somerset and North Devon Vascular Network. This is a fixed term appointment to provide maternity leave cover and the planned end date for this role is 5th October 2027. The post is based within the Somerset and North Devon Vascular Network, with activity across:

* Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton

* Yeovil District Hospital

* North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple

* Other network sites as required

You will participate in a cross-site vascular service delivering comprehensive vascular care to the population of Somerset and North Devon but will be based in the hub at Musgrove Park Hospital.

You will gain surgical exposure to open arterial surgery, endovascular procedures, carotid interventions, peripheral arterial reconstruction, diabetic foot surgery, amputation surgery, venous interventions and emergency vascular surgery. You will participate in the vascular surgery on call rota.

The post is designed to provide high-quality clinical service while supporting continued surgical training and professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the delivery of elective and emergency vascular surgery services.
• Assess and manage vascular surgery inpatients under consultant supervision.
• Attend vascular outpatient clinics across the network.
• Participate in operating theatre sessions, undertaking procedures appropriate to experience and competence.
• Support the management of acute vascular referrals.
• Contribute to vascular ward rounds
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including Vascular MDT, Diabetic Foot MDT, Radiology Meetings and Morbidity and Mortality meeting.
• Participate in the on call rota.
• Participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
• Contribute to formal and informal teaching sessions.
• Support the training of resident training doctors and physician associates where applicable.
• Maintain an appropriate surgical portfolio and logbook.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Support delivery of the National Vascular Registry (NVR) requirements.
• Participate in departmental governance activities.
• Present audit and quality improvement work within the department.
• Contribute to research activity where opportunities arise.
• Practise in accordance with GMC standards and Good Medical Practice.
• Adhere to local Trust policies and procedures.
• Participate in appraisal and mandatory training processes.
• Support a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 184-OL-MED-SURG-5442
• Job locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity for a vascular surgery registrar seeking broad experience within a busy regional vascular network. The post offers exposure to both elective and emergency vascular surgery, open and endovascular techniques, multidisciplinary working, and participation in teaching, governance and quality improvement activities while providing maternity leave cover for a member of the vascular surgical team.

For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.

UK Registration

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