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NHS Lanarkshire
Locum Appointment for Training (LAT3+ Middle Grade) Post in Vascular Surgery
Based at University Hospital Hairmyres
This post is a fantastic opportunity to join the South West Scotland Vascular Network (SWSVN) centralised at University Hospital Hairmyres covering the populations of NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and NHS Dumfries and Galloway. This is an excellent opportunity to train in a major high volume expanding unit serving a population of 1.2 million offering the full remit of vascular surgery in one of the largest vascular centres in Scotland. Considerable investment and additional infrastructure is in place to support the SWSVN including a new state of the art hybrid endovascular operating theatre and new interventional radiology suite to compliment the surgical facilities already available. The procedures delivered include EVAR, FEVAR, TEVAR, CERAB, deep venous interventions, open aortic and carotid surgery, lower limb revascularisation and renal access with support provided by the vascular laboratory staffed by vascular scientists.
The successful applicant will be based in University Hospital Hairmyres where they will be expected to perform duties at ST3 level (middle grade) and undertake a share of 1:6 on call duties including weekend and unit elective activities. A clinical educational work programme will be established tailored to their requirements. Personal development plan and educational agreements will be documented. An assigned educational supervisor will be nominated. Outcomes will be recorded on ISCP.
This post is recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean – West of Scotland Region.
Due to the volume of both elective and emergency work currently done by both units, it is expected that the post holders will have ample opportunity to develop vascular surgical and endovascular skills and competencies. The current consultant staff are involved in Vascular Surgery Specialty Training Committee and Specialty Advisory Committee, the process of National Selection for Specialty Trainees and also reviewing Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) applications.
The emphasis will be on contributing to an already strong team structure to support all aspects of the SWSVN. There is a large team of enthusiastic vascular and endovascular surgeons with an excellent reputation for innovation and adopting modern open and endovascular techniques. There are strong relationships and co-working between interventional radiology and the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop an endovascular practice if inclined. There are also opportunities to pursue professional interests in education, management and research.
Previous post holders have gone on to secure substantive consultant positions. The current consultant staff are involved in the process of National Selection for Specialty Trainees and also reviewing Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) applications.
Applicants should hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and have at least four years’ full time post postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis). At least two of which will be in a specialty training program in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies. Applicants should also possess the MRCS (or equivalent) and have experience at middle grade/senior middle grade level in general surgery.
Informal enquiries and arrangements to visit to University Hospital Hairmyres can be made with Mr T Siddiqui, Deputy Clinical Director & Consultant Vascular Surgeon or Mr Alex Vesey, Lead Vascular Clinician on (01355) 58 5000.
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For any application queries, please contact Isabel Rankin on 01698 754354 or via medical.dentalrecruitment@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
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