University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are looking for an Aortic Surgical Fellow [Vascular surgery] to complement our middle grade rota. The successful candidate will be fully engaged with all aspects of open and endovascular aortic surgery. Through the complex aortic MDT they will be exposed to aortic surgical care across the whole thoracic and abdominal aorta. We are looking for an experienced vascular surgeon looking to broaden their complex aortic experience and work in a high volume tertiary referral unit.
The Wessex Vascular Network serves a population of 2 million patients. The fellow will support a team of 9 Consultants covering a broad geographical area. We currently run 7 all-day theatre lists through our Hybrid lab and standard operating theatres. The role will be based primarily at the hub of the Network at Southampton General Hospital but may also require travel to the other units within the region.
It would be expected that the successful candidate would be involved in 10 aortic cases/month. They would also be encouraged to participate in the broad spectrum of collaborative vascular surgery performed at UHS with the cancer and orthopaedic specialities.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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.
The additional duties of the role will be in line with all surgical middle grade jobs.
1:7 day-time management of the acute vascular service
Regular programmed theatre sessions with emphasis on aortic programme
Opportunity for personal development / academic work in line with individual requirements
We are seeking a senior aortic fellow with vascular surgical experience.
It is expected that the applicant already possess experience in open and endovascular aortic interventions.
Passion for providing high quality surgical care

Please refer the Job description for details