Medical Doctor/ Vascular Doctor - Private Clinic Bank Shifts - Exeter in Bath

Medical Doctor/ Vascular Doctor - Private Clinic Bank Shifts - Exeter

Atthe UK Vein Clinic, we are excited to be looking for a new Vascular Doctor/Medical Doctor to join our team to support the growing demand for varicose veins and thread vein treatment.

We are proud to be expanding our services across the UK and are looking for someone who is keen to work at their base clinic (Exeter), but with some potential to carry out clinical days in nearby locations including Bath, Bristol and other locations.

Although preferable, those without specific experience in varicose and thread vein treatment will receive comprehensive training and hands‑on learning opportunities to ensure you are fully comfortable with the care pathway.

The successful candidate will be reporting into our Lead Vascular GP.

Preferred but not required skills:

• Experience in diagnosing and treating varicose veins
• General practice experience is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques

Main duties of the job

• Working in collaboration with our vascular scientists, you will be responsible for the diagnosis of varicose veins and thread veins in an initial diagnostic assessment appointment (consultation)
• Sharing detailed information about the treatment of varicose veins or thread veins to the patient, and answering any questions they have
• With training and where necessary, provide a clinical recommendation on the number of treatments required for effective thread vein removal
• With training, deliver thread vein treatment for patients in clinic where varicose veins are not present
• Conduct follow‑up appointments for patients following primary treatment, assessing how the patient is feeling, symptoms and conducting a brief ultrasound scan to confirm successful closure of treated varicose veins
• Maintain excellent patient records during appointments using our patient app software
• Work closely with colleagues to triage cases requiring further input (we have near‑immediate responses from senior clinical leadership)
• Attend clinical specialty meetings to discuss the care pathway, training, or any support required
• Provide a service for patients that is reassuring, compassionate and welcoming.

Required qualifications/ screenings and skills:

• Medical Degree and valid license to practice in the United Kingdom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

About us

UK Vein Clinic are a team of leading vascular surgeons and specialist practitioners that are dedicated to providing world‑class clinical outcomes and patient experiences using minimally invasive varicose vein and thread vein treatment techniques.

With varicose vein treatment increasingly restricted within the NHS, UK Vein Clinic was created to deliver accessible options to patients at a price that is fair. Driven by the latest evidence and technology, and led by Professor Stephen Black, we are really proud to be helping our patients get back to doing the things they love most. We are proud to offer a friendly, welcoming, and flexible environment for our staff.

As a data‑driven organisation, we are doing our part to bring the future of health to more people with systems that work not just for our patients, but our clinical teams too.

• Competitive pay rate
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability

This might be a good fit for you if:

• You are a GP looking for a welcoming environment that prioritises strong team support from the administrative team through to senior leadership
• You are exploring options to specialise and become an expert in vascular medicine
• You are willing to do a bit of travelling to nearby clinics to help support increased patient demand.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Medical Degree and valid license to practice in the United Kingdom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience in diagnosing and treating varicose veins
• General practice experience is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of ultrasound imaging techniques

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.