Trust Doctor (Non Training) Level 2- Vascular
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated middle-grade surgeon to join the Black Country Vascular Network as a Clinical Fellow.
The post is designed for surgeons who have completed core surgical training (or equivalent) and who are seeking structured exposure to a high-volume vascular surgery programme.The Clinical Fellow will be an integral member of the middle-grade vascular rota, contributing to both elective and acute vascular services across the network.
The post offers exceptional breadth of clinical experience, combining open and endovascular operative exposure, outpatient clinics, and emergency on-call commitments -- all under direct consultant supervision.For those wishing to pursue a career in vascular surgery, this post provides an excellent platform for training and career progression, including active support for the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) portfolio pathway and preparation for the FRCS (Vascular Surgery) examination where appropriate.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work.
We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated middle-grade surgeon to join the Black Country Vascular Network as a Clinical Fellow.
The post is designed for surgeons who have completed core surgical training (or equivalent) and who are seeking structured exposure to a high-volume vascular surgery programme.The Clinical Fellow will be an integral member of the middle-grade vascular rota, contributing to both elective and acute vascular services across the network.
The post offers exceptional breadth of clinical experience, combining open and endovascular operative exposure, outpatient clinics, and emergency on-call commitments all under direct consultant supervision.For those wishing to pursue a career in vascular surgery, this post provides an excellent platform for training and career progression, including active support for the CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) portfolio pathway and preparation for the FRCS (Vascular Surgery) examination where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualification & Registration
Essential
Primary Medical Qualification(MBBS or Equivalent) Full GMC registration with licence to practice MRCS or equivalent examination Completion of Core Surgical Training (CST) or equivalent minimum 2 years post- Foundation surgical experience
Desirable
FRCS or Evidence of working towards the vascular FRCS exam Clincal
Experience · Essential
Experience in General and /or vascular surgery at SHO or registrar level Competence in standard emergency surgical procedures and decision making Training and Development
Essential
Maintained and up- to- date surgical logbook
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
