Resident Doctor – Vascular
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 12 May 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Trust Doctor in Vascular Surgery (SpR equivalent). We are a dynamic, motivated and forward thinking unit in a large acute hospital, and one of three tertiary vascular centres in the north east. This post would suit both experienced junior trainees (senior SHO/core trainees) who wish to obtain further experience prior to appointment on a higher surgical training programme or those pursuing the CESR pathway wishing to further develop their skills and knowledge.
The successful applicant will cover a 1:6 non‑resident vascular on‑call whilst having regular scheduled theatre opportunities in either our surgeon‑led hybrid vascular theatre or non‑hybrid theatre along with regular exposure to a variety of emergency cases. With two operating lists a day, our scope of practice covers the breadth of vascular surgery offering our patient population treatments for aortic aneurysms (both open and endovascular), carotid disease, peripheral arterial disease, renal access and complex venous work.
Active participation is expected in departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. The successful applicant will be guided in their development by an Educational and Clinical Supervisor, and will have access to a range of educational opportunities both formal and ad hoc along with the opportunity to undertake audit, research and QI projects.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high quality patient care to inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and in the theatre environment.
- Lead ward rounds, make and enact management plans for inpatients within the bounds of their competence and experience whilst escalating appropriately to the relevant consultant as required.
- Clear and compassionate communication with patients and families.
- Preparation of patients for theatre and post‑operative care.
- Assisting in theatre and post‑operative care.
- Undertake certain surgical operations and procedures independently (commensurate with level of clinical experience).
- Managing the unselected emergency take and dealing with both routine and emergency admissions.
- Comprehensive patient handover with written and verbal communication as appropriate for all vascular and referred inpatients.
- Help develop new services where needed.
- Clinical support of more junior members of the vascular team and specialist vascular nurses.
- Be expected to take an active part in continuing medical education and undergraduate teaching.
- Full engagement with clinical audit and clinic governance is required.
- Attendance and presentation in the vascular MDT.
- Active participation in research and quality improvement projects.
- Participation and co‑ordination of the monthly morbidity and mortality meetings.
- Attendance at selected outpatient clinics.
Qualifications
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- MRCS or equivalent.
- Experience in vascular surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
- Good history and examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently.
- Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
- Demonstrate evidence of career development.
- A commitment to personal/unit CPD.
- Attendance of meetings/courses.
- Membership of professional bodies.
- Knowledge of post applied for.
- Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues.
Professional behaviour and attitude
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
- Personal attributes are aligned with the Trust's core values.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Demonstrates IT literacy.
Clinical governance, audit and research
- Experience of audit projects.
- Publications.
- Period of research.
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English.
Teaching
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & foundation doctors.
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and especially those from under‑represented groups. Looking after our workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us.
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