Job overview
Applications are invited for the role of Clinical Lead for Vascular Surgery. The post will be available for an initial -years period up to a maximum of years where applicable following advert and interview process.
The Department of Vascular Surgery at OUH provides Major Arterial Centre and hub for the Thames Valley Vascular Network (TVVN) providing vascular services across the BOB ICB. Close working links exist with Interventional Radiology, Sarcoma, Spinal Surgery, Gynaecology and General Surgery.
To lead the department, we are looking for an individual with senior clinical experience of Vascular Surgery as well as strong communication and negotiating skills, and a strong ethos for collaborative working.
If you wish to apply, please submit a short (up to one A page) expression of interest, outlining your reason for applying and suitability for the post, as well as your CV. Please submit your application via the TRAC recruitment system.
The recruitment process will include a value-based interview as well as a formal interview, with the Panel including the Clinical Director and representatives of NOTSSCaN Division and of the Chief Medical Officer.
The post will attract SPA, which can either be in addition to the existing job plan, or replace other activity. A job plan can have a maximum of PAs.
Main duties of the job
1. Providing clinical leadership within the clinical service, working collaboratively with the Service Manager and the Nursing Leads within the Service
2. To work in a collaborative manner within the management structure of the Directorate
3. Monitoring the quality and safety of activities and proposing and implementing actions to address any concerns in conjunction with the Matron and Directorate Manager
4. Planning the delivery of efficient, cost effective clinical services within resources available
5. Promoting and leading innovation and improvements in clinical productivity and service delivery
6. Ensuring effective communication between the specialty and the Directorate and Divisional Teams. This includes in person communication, as well as timely engagement with and replies to e-mail communication.
7. Facilitating research and development, teaching and training
8. Develop/maintain links with key external organisations
9. Develop/maintain links with specialties within the Trust
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the .