Locum Consultant Surgery - Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is looking to recruit two Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons on a 2‑year NHS locum contract. A successful contract may become permanent pending Royal College of Surgeons approval.

Successful applicants will join an existing group of five consultant vascular surgeons, expanding the team to seven. The team is supported by registrars, resident doctors, and two Band 7 vascular nurse specialists, delivering high‑quality vascular services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

• Provide emergency vascular surgery as part of a 1:7 consultant rota, including “Consultant of the Week” on a 24/7 basis.
• Work within a 24/7 Interventional Radiology rota.
• Deliver a full range of inpatient elective and non‑elective operations, day‑case sessions, and outpatient clinics across community hospitals.
• Lead major arterial vascular work at the Treliske site with access to a hybrid suite.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary diabetic foot service, complex EVAR programme, and renal access programme.
• Engage in regular educational and audit meetings.

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work‑health assessments

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RCHT is the largest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, operating across three main sites:
Royal Cornwall Hospital (Truro), St Michael’s Hospital (Hayle) and West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance). With a staff of 5,000+, a £380 million budget and 658 beds, it offers comprehensive acute, surgical and specialist services to around 604,000 residents. RCHT maintains teaching hospital status with the University of Exeter Medical School.

Cornwall offers an outstanding quality of life, with excellent schools, a range of outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community – ideal for families and for developing your career.