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Senior clinical fellow- Vascular surgery
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 2292494
Job summary
The position is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Applicants are invited to the post of Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in vascular surgery. The successful applicant will join the vascular surgery team. Work carried out by the clinical fellow (CF), will be at the equivalent level of SpR/ST3 and above. The CF will participate on the vascular surgery rota out of hours cover at the hub vascular unit based at the Royal Free Hospital. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have the opportunity to rotate through other hospitals within the sector including The Royal Free site as well as University college Hospital.
Please note that the post is not recognised for training.
Main duties of the job
The post would be appropriate for an SpR / ST3 grade (or equivalent) doctor wishing to gain wide experience in all aspects of vascular surgery. It is anticipated that prospective applicants would be looking to consolidate their surgical experience prior to applying for an ST3 training number in vascular or general surgery. Overseas candidates at an equivalent level of training are welcome to apply.
General duties of the post holder:
- Ward rounds
- Outpatient clinics (typically 1-2 per week)
- Elective Surgery Sessions (1-2 per week)
- Exposure to training opportunities in the interventional radiological suite
- Supervising the work of the CT2/FY1 grade doctors
- Ensuring medical records are kept up to date
- Prospective cover for ward work and out of hours commitment of the SpRs/SCFs
The post-holder will actively participate in the submission of data to the National Vascular Registry and maintain in house data collection processes.
There is an expectation that the post-holder will teach under-graduate and post-graduate students.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 a year per annum plus £2,162 London weighting
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8225057
Job locations
Hampstead heath
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- FRCS
Surgical knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- oAbility to work at ST3 level and above in vascular surgery (or equivalent)
- oUp-to-date log book for inspection
- oAbility to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- oStrong teaching skills and experience
- oAbility to organise and prioritise personal workload
- oAwareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Desirable
- oThe authority, decision making skills etc needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work within a multi -disciplinary team
- oWillingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- oMotivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- oCommitted to equal opportunities
- oThe flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- oAbility to organise clinical and management priorities
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oFlexibility to respond to changing service needs
Desirable
- oAbility to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- oAbility to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oCommitted to personal development and learning on the job
- oCommitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- oThe ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Research, publications and audit
Desirable
- oEvidence of publications in peer reviewed papers
- oEvidence of participation in audit projects
- oDemonstration of a commitment to research
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- FRCS
Surgical knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- oAbility to work at ST3 level and above in vascular surgery (or equivalent)
- oUp-to-date log book for inspection
- oAbility to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- oStrong teaching skills and experience
- oAbility to organise and prioritise personal workload
- oAwareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Desirable
- oThe authority, decision making skills etc needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- oAbility to work within a multi -disciplinary team
- oWillingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- oMotivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- oCommitted to equal opportunities
- oThe flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- oAbility to organise clinical and management priorities
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oFlexibility to respond to changing service needs
Desirable
- oAbility to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- oAbility to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oCommitted to personal development and learning on the job
- oCommitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- oThe ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Research, publications and audit
Desirable
- oEvidence of publications in peer reviewed papers
- oEvidence of participation in audit projects
- oDemonstration of a commitment to research
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hampstead heath
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hampstead heath
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom