Senior Clinical Fellow In Vascular Surgery

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The aim is to appoint people of varying experiences, at different stages of their careers to maximise the training opportunities. The post holder will perform their clinical duties at the level of a registrar but within the limits of their competence. Their duties may include, leading the ward rounds of inpatients, taking responsibility of all aspects of the care of in patients including the safe, timely discharges and discharge-communication. They will provide leadership and supervision to the junior members of the team and support consultants in outpatient clinics and operating theatres. They will take part in regular MDT and Vascular Grand Rounds, Audit and Clinical Governance Meetings. They will provide an emergency on-call cover (1:6 non-resident OOH).

They must keep accurate record of emergency admissions and referrals and formally handover at the end of their shift. Handover must be formal, should follow the SBAR pattern (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation). Similarly, they must make sure that they have understood the patient's problems and needs when receiving handover from somebody else. They will supervise juniors in writing comprehensive but succinct discharge letters and summaries.

They will be expected to practice within the normal working practices of the unit, follow the care pathways adopted by the vascular team, and work collaboratively for the benefit of patients and be prepared to be accountable for the quality of their work, behaviour and conduct. The appointee will work in accordance with the values of the Trust and Standard Operating Procedures of the vascular team.

The consultants have the overall responsibility for the care of the patients and the postholders will support them in service delivery, engage in formal and informal discussions around the care of the patients. They will provide prompt help and/or opinion on request from another colleague, whether vascular or from other specialty. The post holder will subscribe to, and live the Trust Values of Teamwork, Honesty and Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Valuing People and Excellence in all communications and conduct.

The postholders will be expected to contribute to the activities of the department and take on other roles and responsibilities as required. They will submit to Trust's yearly appraisal programme as part of the revalidation process.

There is a responsibility for teaching, training, and supervision of junior medical and nursing staff. The Trust is committed to developing new roles and involvement in teaching of undergraduates, nurses and allied health professionals is desirable.

An outline timetable will be provided at the beginning of the appointment which will cover various elements of clinical practice (emergency cover, operating theatre, Endovascular suit, Vascular lab, outpatients and wards). The post-holder will be expected to cover for absent colleagues in an emergency situation (e.g. sickness, injury, instances where an arranged locum does not arrive at short notice and similar situations).

The GMC's Good Medical Practice (Good medical practice - professional standards - GMC (gmc-uk.org)) would provides a benchmark for our conduct and medical practice.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration and licence to practice
• MB BS, MRCS Part 1 or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Completion of FY competencies
• Completion of core surgical training
• Command of English language
• Understand and commit to the GMC's Good Medical Practice Guidance in all aspects of personal and professional behaviour

Desirable criteria

• Additional experience in vascular

Management and Leadership

Essential criteria

• Accepting accountability for own actions
• Ability to disagree politely and to accept a disagreement
• Able to articulate a point concisely
• Open to challenge
• Ability to work in a cohesive team

Desirable criteria

• Desire to develop personal and professional skills and be able to lead others

Teaching Research/Publications

Essential criteria

• Able to understand levels of evidence and how it may impact on practice
• Able to supervise, teach and train healthcare professionals in a wide range of settings

Desirable criteria

• Research experience

Personal skills

Essential criteria

• Able to manage personal needs
• Able to self motivate
• Adaptable
• Social and political awareness
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good time management
• Leadership skills

Personal circumstances

Essential criteria

• Reside within 20 miles of hospital or a 30-minute drive from the hospital (when on call OOH)
• Physically and mentally fit to undertake the role

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 528.3KB)
• Personal Specification (PDF, 205.7KB)
• Functional requirements (PDF, 528.3KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information (PDF, 4.9KB)
• Recruitment of Ex Offenders (PDF, 72.6KB)
• Information for disabled applicants (PDF, 228.2KB)