The primary function of the post is to provide vascular and endovascular service to patients in Leicester and East Midlands Network and act as a Level 1 Centre for Northampton and Lincolnshire. The post holder will
contribute to maintain and progress the standards of excellence in clinical care, training and research that the Leicester Vascular unit is internationally recognised for.

Whilst based at the Glenfield General Hospital, the post holder will be required to work flexibly across all three Trust sites (Leicester General Hospital, Leicester Royal and Glenfield Hospital) as well as at community hospitals sites across Leicestershire (mainly Loughborough and Market Harborough).

The primary role for this post holder will be to assist with the Unit's COVID-19 recovery plans. As such the role will predominantly consist of day case surgery for venous disease and outpatient commitments. There will be no requirement for the post holder to contribute to a regular on-call rota. The post will include providing in-reach cover during office hours for the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Whilst the focus of this post will be on outpatient and day case work the successful candidate should have extensive experience in all areas of Vascular Surgery and have the ability to work as part of a large consultant team.

Applicants must have full GMC registration with valid license to practice.

Main duties of the job

To provide Consultant Vascular Surgeon services at the University Hospitals of Leicester.

To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance 'Duties of a Doctor' are followed at all times and that bad practice is reported.

To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place.

To actively participate in audit and submit data to the National Vascular Registry.

To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.

To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the CMG.

To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust's 'Critical Incident Policy', are reported in a timely manner.

To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning process.

To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences

About us

The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

Supporting Professional Activity (SPA)

It is expected that most Consultants within the Trust will have 2.5 PA's for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

1.5 PA's are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training.

Up to a further 1 PA will be available for SPA by mutual agreement as part of the job planning process for further appropriate verifiable SPA. Where a consultant decides not to undertake additional SPA over and above 1.5 PA's, suitable alternative clinical work will be offered to bring the job plan up to 10 PA's.

It is expected that the post holder will become a Clinical teacher. In addition to the standard 1.5SPAs the clinical teacher role is supported by 0.5 SPA to support two hours of undergraduate teaching time per week. This teaching can occur in different settings. The clinical teacher will be expected to show evidence of satisfactory performance in this role at appraisal.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Make a major contribution to the delivery of outpatient clinics and Vascular Limb Salvage (VaLS) Service

To provide vascular and endovascular service to patients in Leicester and East Midlands Network.

Act as a level 1 Centre for Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire.

The department has a rolling rota, with equitable allocation of sessions

Contribute to EVAR, carotid surgery, lower limb revascularisation and diabetic foot services as required.

Contribute to, maintain and progress the standards of excellence in clinical care, training and research that the Leicester Vascular unit is internationally recognised for.

To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.

To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.

To work closely with other specialties, departments and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the CMG.

To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.

To participate in yearly appraisal and job planning.

To undertake Mandatory & Statutory training as determined by the Trust and Clinical Management Group.

Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential

MB BS or Equivalent Higher degree: MD, PhD or equivalent
Full GMC Registration
Vascular society member
FRCS or Equivalent
Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
Desirable

Endovascular fellowship
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential

Fully trained in vascular and endovascular surgery.
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
Ability to undertake peripheral and aortic endovascular interventions independently
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
Desirable

Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Management
Essential

Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Desirable

Awareness of Service Development issues
Evidence of management and administration experience
Management training on an accredited course
Communication Skills
Essential

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
oTo be empathic and sensitive capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable

Highly developed emotional intelligence
High standard of presentation both written and verbal
Motivation
Essential

Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Personal integrity and reliability.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential

Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Research
Essential

Evidence of recent research and development activity
Teaching
Essential

Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.