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Job summary

Main area
Vascular
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term Contract)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (plus out of hours working)
Job ref
320-MDR-7344465-DP
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£65,048 per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/08/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint to a Senior Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Derby Hospital for 12 months commencing 31st December 2025.

The appointee will be actively involved in the running of the vascular unit including participating in ward rounds, theatre lists, day case lists and outpatient clinics, as well as providing support for the Consultants, SAS Doctors Specialist Vascular Nurses, Interventional Radiologists, patient coordinators, and junior medical team.

This post can be tailored according to the experience of the appointee. Possession of MRCS exam or equivalent is essential. Good computer and communication skills are a requirement. This post does not have a National Training Number. Weekly rotas will be flexible depending on the needs of the service.

The Senior Clinical Fellow post will participate in a dedicated Vascular Senior Specialty Trainee & SAS On-call rota.

Main duties of the job

Clinical components of role include supporting the vascular surgery team across all areas of the service including inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward round. 

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in General Surgery not including Foundation years. Possession of the MRCS is essential. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK and hold full GMC Registration at the time of application. 

The post is based at the Royal Derby Hospital, one of the newest hospitals in the country, providing state of the art facilities with access to a full range of excellent diagnostic and treatment facilities including a 9 theatre operating suite with 3 fully integrated laparoscopic theatres, 3 day case theatres and a robotic theatre suite.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post does not hold educational approval but is ideal for doctors who wish to pursue a career in Vascular Surgery. This post offers excellent opportunities to learn clinical and practical skills and there are regular surgical teaching rounds. Enthusiasm and experience of Undergraduate teaching is essential.

The appointees will work a 40 hour weekly programme with a mixed job plan to be agreed with the successful candidates prior to commencement.  The provisional timetable consists of inpatient and day case elective theatre sessions, emergency operating, outpatient clinics, MDT and daily ward rounds, with the opportunity to participate in the dedicated vascular emergency on-call rota.

Please see job description and person specification for more details. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practice at time of application
  • MRCS or approved overseas equivalent higher qualification
  • Life Support Qualifications BLS & ALS
Desirable criteria
  • Additional higher medical/scientific postgraduate degree relevant to the General Surgery specialty e.g Diploma
  • Distinctions, prizes, awards or scholarships. Presentations and publications

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Completed at least 2 years’ experience in General Surgery (not including Foundation Years)
  • Minimum 6 months UK experience in Vascular Surgery beyond foundation jobs
Desirable criteria
  • Minimum 1 year NHS experience
  • Endoscopy experience
  • Post graduate teaching qualification

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from theseical practice.

Teaching, Research & Audit

Essential criteria
  • Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
  • Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
  • Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice.
  • Evidence of interest & experience in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
  • Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
  • Any teaching courses or qualifications

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Ashraf Hassouna
Job title
Vascular & Paediatric Consultant Surgeon
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 787235
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