Resident Doctor - Vascular

Applications are invited for the post of Trust Doctor in Vascular Surgery (SpR equivalent). We are a dynamic, motivated and forward thinking unit in a large acute hospital, and one of three tertiary vascular centres in the north east. This post would suit both experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees) who wish to obtain further experience, prior to appointment on a higher surgical training programme or those pursuing the CESR pathway wishing to further develop their skills and knowledge. The successful applicant will cover a 1:6 non-resident vascular on-call whilst having regular scheduled theatre opportunities in either our surgeon led hybrid vascular theatre or non-hybrid theatre along with regular exposure to a variety of emergency cases. With 2 operating lists a day, our scope of practice covers the breadth of vascular surgery offering our patient population treatments for aortic aneurysms (both open and endovascular), carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, renal access and complex venous work.

Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. The successful applicant will be guided in their development by an Educational and Clinical Supervisor, and will have access to a range of educational opportunities both formal and ad hoc along with the opportunity undertake audit, research and QI projects.