Senior clinical fellow- Vascular surgery: Sponsorship Available

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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).

Closing Date: 6 September 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.