Overview
Consultant Vascular Surgeon (11 PAs). Deliver a vascular surgery practice including on‑call, same‑day emergency care (SDEC), outpatient clinics and operating. On‑call commitment is 1 in 9 (possibly 1 in 10) and there is a Consultant‑of‑the‑Week model for inpatient care. The post holder will provide outpatients in Royal United Hospital Bath, Southmead Hospital and Cossham Hospital. All surgical and endovascular interventions (excluding endovenous) are carried out in Southmead Hospital, the network’s arterial centre.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide on‑call, out‑of‑hours and same‑day emergency care.
* Deliver outpatient clinics at Royal United Hospital Bath, Southmead Hospital and Cossham Hospital.
* Perform all surgical and endovascular interventions at Southmead Hospital.
* Act as Consultant‑of‑the‑Week, overseeing ward management and daily ward rounds.
* Engage in multidisciplinary meetings and MDT reviews (daily on‑line, weekly non‑urgent).
* Support medical optimisation and shared decision‑making through G‑POC team reviews.
* Contribute to research, teaching and clinical education.
* Provide occasional paediatric vascular reviews at Bristol Children’s Hospital when required.
Working Pattern & Hours
The role involves a mix of inpatient care, outpatient clinics, operating theatre work and on‑call duties. The on‑call rota is 1 in 9 (or 1 in 10) with predictable weekly commitments. Op‑time is 18 four‑hour operating sessions per week. Additional hours may be required for on‑site, telephone and travelling duties.
Department & Network
Southmead Hospital hosts the Major Arterial Centre (MAC) for the Bristol‑Bath‑Weston Vascular Network (BBWVN), serving 1.2 million adults. BBWVN delivers complex endovascular aortic intervention and receives tertiary referrals for thoracic outlet syndrome, chronic venous disease and mycotic aneurysms. The vascular surgery team is part of the Division of Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care & Renal (ASCR) and includes 11 consultant vascular surgeons, 4 foundation trainees, 2 SHO grade clinical fellows and a dedicated nursing team.
Training & Development
Opportunities for clinical research, higher‑degree supervision, teaching to medical students and foundation trainees, and formal tutoring roles through the hospital academy. The unit supports research nurses, NIHR studies and commercial studies, and supervises MD/PhD programmes.
Diversity & Equality Statement
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. It is an anti‑discriminatory organisation and aims to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Applicants from all under‑represented groups are welcome.
Recruitment Information
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026. Supports applications until the stated closing date.
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