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Online applications are invited for the post of Junior Fellow in Vascular Surgery at Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust. This is a fixed term post. The successful applicant will work alongside other foundation-level junior doctors based in The Wessex Vascular Network. The post holder will be a member of a team of 5 vascular foundation-level doctors. The post is based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) on ward D4. UHS is the vascular centre of the WESSEX Vascular Network. The Network includes Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth), St. Mary’s Hospital (IOW), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (Winchester) and serves a population of 2 million. The vascular service works closely with cardiothoracic, diabetic and stroke services. The department provides the full range of open vascular and endovascular interventions, with a dedicated vascular theatre, hybrid suite, vascular ward and a team of advanced nurse practitioners and vascular nurse specialists. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. WHAT YOU’LL DO There will be minor variations but the list is aimed at covering the majority of duties: 1. Day-to-day management of patients both pre and post operatively handing over the medical night team daily. 2. Liaise between nurses, Doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff. 3. Attend and participate in ward rounds as timetabled 4. Attend regular supervised theatre lists 5. Complete discharge summaries and communicate with GPs and other clinical colleagues as required. 6. Completing sick notes where appropriate 7. Maintain continued professional development. 8. Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions. 9. Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are looking to appoint a well-motivated junior doctor, keen to learn and benefit from this experience. Our department has a culture of being open and supportive of its team members. We will be looking for someone who can work well within a team and can complement this way of working. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 31 August 2023 Job Reference: MT1025 - This vacancy closes on or before: 24/08/2023