Vascular Clinical Fellow

Main area Vascular Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Local Appointment nodal point 4c (MT08) Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job
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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £67,998 - £77,348 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing group of doctors. You will be expected to be involved fully on our rolling on-call rota based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and will have equal access to training opportunities in clinics, theatres, and wards. Post-holders will need to be enthusiastic to learn and be involved in all aspects of the department’s work.

You will be expected to proactively contribute to the department’s research activities which are regionally renowned. The department will support all attempts to be involved or initiate research projects to completion and publication.

As a Vascular Clinical Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality vascular care across a busy regional vascular network. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will manage complex vascular patients, participate in the vascular on-call rota, contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and multidisciplinary meetings, and support the continued development of vascular services.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. The role offers opportunities to further develop open and endovascular surgical skills, contribute to clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities, and support teaching and learning within the department. We are looking for a motivated, resilient and collaborative clinician who is committed to delivering excellent care and upholding the Trust's values of compassion, inclusion and respect.

• Basic Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• Higher Degree

• Confident in managing all general Vascular patients
• Experience in managing all acute Vascular clinical scenarios
• Able to independently review vascular patients in an outpatient clinic environment
• Good knowledge of vascular diseases and treatment
• Basic experience in open and endovascular surgery (under supervision)
• Experience of temporary pacing and pericardial drain procedures

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