Speciality Doctor - Vascular York

Job summary

"We are seeking an exceptional and motivated Specialty Vascular Doctor to join our friendly and supportive surgical team in York, delivering high-quality vascular care across North Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive and patient-focused service committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. We serve one of the largest geographical areas in England, well recognised for its natural beauty including two national parks, rugged coastline, historic market towns, and excellent quality of life. This post offers you the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a very desirable location with excellent schooling, transport links and the possibility of city or country living. We welcome applications from Specialty Doctors who are committed to delivering high quality patient-centred care, in a cohesive and collaborative unit."

Main duties of the job

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital.

To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor

To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To undertake duties as defined within the job description in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director.

To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's Corporate Induction.

To participate in the Trust's statutory and mandatory training programme

To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.

To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description attached

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer

The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill.
• Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations.
• Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees.

Desirable

• Able to organise and manage the department targets.
• Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources.

Qualifications

Essential

• Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
• Completion of minimum 4-years' in a full-time specialty training programme in General Surgery or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies. 2 of which must be in the relevant specialty as detailed in the person specification
• European ALS
• Minimum of 6 months experience in Vascular surgery

Desirable

• Higher teaching qualification.

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.