Consultant in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Consultant in Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford (Job Ref: 321-MS-TP-CON S5). Permanent, full time (10 sessions per week).

Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum (pro rata).

Main duties of the job

• Provide elective and emergency endovascular and open vascular surgery across the Thames Valley Vascular Network (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire).
• Cover the full range of procedures including aortic disorders (open and endovascular), carotid endarterectomy (with stenting), peripheral vascular disease, diabetic foot management, and venous disease treatment.
• Participate in the Consultant of the Week arrangement for on call cover; take responsibility for all in patients during off site periods.
• Develop and maintain local clinical pathways, collaborating with interventional radiologists, vascular clinical nurse specialists, general practitioners, and other NHS trusts.
• Engage in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees; contribute to research and audit as part of day to day clinical activity.
• Adhere to all local policies and management procedures, including resource allocation, commissioning, and revalidation processes.
• Complete a 10 programmed activities weekly schedule (8.5 direct clinical care, 1.5 supporting professional activity).

Qualifications / Training

• GMC registration (registered licence to practice).
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (or equivalent).
• Full and specialist registration (or a licence equivalent to CCT/Portfolio pathway) within 6 months of interview.
• Specialist training in vascular surgery; for UK trained applicants a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award.
• Non UK trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Higher research degree (PhD or UK MD).

Experience

• General training in vascular surgery to specialist level with evidence of excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to make consultant level decisions and work independently, taking accountability for actions.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent leadership, organisational, communication and professional skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team across three NHS trusts.
• Effective written and spoken English with highly developed communication abilities.
• Experience teaching undergraduates and trainees, clinical audit, and published research in peer reviewed journals.
• Knowledge of NHS organisation and government agenda for centralisation of services.
• Training and experience in management.

Other Requirements

• Valid driving licence; ability to travel between network hospitals.

Employment Conditions

Employment will be provided by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. All duties must comply with Trust policies, statutory regulations, and the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service.