Senior clinical fellow- Vascular surgery
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW3 2QG
Salary
£67,325
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
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 ...
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.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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
- Ability to work at ST3 level and above in vascular surgery (or equivalent)
- Up-to-date log book for inspection
- Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- Strong teaching skills and experience
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Desirable
- The authority, decision making skills etc needed to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex environment
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi -disciplinary team
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Committed to equal opportunities
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Ability to organise clinical and management priorities
- Caring attitude to patients
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Desirable
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Good interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Research, publications and audit
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer reviewed papers
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Demonstration of a commitment to research
How to apply
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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