Specialty Doctor in Vascular
Posted 3 days 11 hours ago by NHS
The closing date is 01 April 2026
This post will suit candidates planning to gain useful Resident/SAS level experience in Vascular surgery. It offers a chance to improve clinical and surgical skills during and after hours, preparing them for FRCS exit examinations or a CESR pathway. The department supports clinical research with a strong record of international presentations and publications.
Main duties of the job- Support during ward rounds and share responsibility of ward patients
- Patient assessment
- Assessment of patients attending routine general clinics
- In-patient and day case theatre lists
- Perform flexible cystoscopies and procedures such as TRUS procedures/template biopsies
- Attend MDT meetings
- Support clinicians in operating environments
- Provide cover during periods of holiday, study or sick leave
- Liaise with patients and families to discuss progress, goals and achievable outcomes
- Coordinate discharges with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)
- Be on call as part of the surgical on call rota
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of over 440,000. Services are based at three main hospital sites and several additional services employing more than 7,000 colleagues.
We foster flexible working where possible and are committed to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way, guiding our everyday behaviour.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, especially those from under represented groups, including people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
What we offer- Extensive range of learning opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
- NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
For further job responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents. Successful applicants will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed in the essential section of the Person Specification.
Person Specification Qaulifications- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed at least four years' full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained part time or flexibly) with at least two years in a specialty training programme or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practice
- Demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Vascular Surgery
- Apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Make clinical decisions and manage risk, seeking help when appropriate and prioritising clinical needs
- Understand current issues within Vascular and the future direction of the specialty
- Understand current issues within the wider NHS
- Experience and enthusiasm for teaching postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Academic achievements and evidence of familiarity with research methods leading to publications
- Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects, including implementation of outcomes
- Critical appraisal skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care
- Teamwork through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations such as clinical crises
- Prioritise and organise workload and coordinate colleagues where appropriate
- Integrate patient care across multiple clinical colleagues
- Work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect diversity - seek to understand different groups and ensure equitable treatment for all
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum pro rota