Job summary
This is an additional post for a Speciality Doctor in the Vascular Department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. The post-holder will support the design and implementation of improved Vascular pathways.
There is no on call commitment for this post.
You must have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be based cross- site and undertake regular sessions at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital.
The post-holder will support Vascular Veins procedure lists, Theatre Lists and outpatient clinics. They will be required to work with specialist nursing, and radiology colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach within the speciality.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan for this post is to be part of a very busy Vascular surgical unit. The post holder will carry out duties cross site. The timetable will normally include elective operating sessions, outpatient clinics, vascular veins procedure lists and daily ward rounds. The post holder would be expected to undertake Quality Improvement projects and audits which will result in the possibility of presentations and publications.
Supporting Professional Activities are provided for non-clinical administrative duties, audit, research, clinical governance, teaching and training and reflective practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of FRCS/MRCS by time of interview
- Have full GMC registration with and hold a current licence to practise from intended start date
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic surgical skills or equivalent. CCrISP
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne DGH
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD