Job summary
Senior Training Fellow Vascular Surgery
Fixed term from start date for 24 months
An opportunity is available to join the Vascular Surgical team based in one of the UK's major teaching hospitals at an exciting time in its history. University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) has a specialist vascular surgery unit and is hub of the Staffordshire and South Cheshire Vascular Network serving most of Staffordshire and South Cheshire. The arterial hub is at Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) Stoke-on-Trent with spoke sites at Leighton Hospital Crewe, Queens Hospital Burton and County Hospital Stafford. This is a replacement post in what is one of the largest vascular networks in England.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team working at registrar level alongside specialist training registrars allocated to the unit. The job undertaken will be the same as for a Specialist Registrar training post in the unit for both elective and emergency work.
Clinical responsibilities will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient and day case theatre sessions, doing ward rounds as well as participating in specialist activities. Theatre activity would include both assisting in surgery as well as undertaking procedures under supervision or independently as appropriate.
Post holders will be required to follow the surgical curriculum at an appropriate level and study for a higher degree. This post is suitable for trainees who already have experience in the wanting out of programme experience. You will also participate in the registrar on call rota on a 1 : 6 basis.
Applicants must be registered with the GMC and show evidence of experience in vascular and endovascular surgery. A place on the Specialist register would be an advantage
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Stoke on trent
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team working at registrar level alongside specialist training registrars allocated to the unit. The job undertaken will be the same as for a Specialist Registrar training post in the unit for both elective and emergency work.
Clinical responsibilities will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient and day case theatre sessions, doing ward rounds as well as participating in specialist activities. Theatre activity would include both assisting in surgery as well as undertaking procedures under supervision or independently as appropriate.
Post holders will be required to follow the surgical curriculum at an appropriate level and study for a higher degree. This post is suitable for trainees who already have experience in the wanting out of programme experience. You will also participate in the registrar on call rota on a 1 : 6 basis.
Applicants must be registered with the GMC and show evidence of experience in vascular and endovascular surgery. A place on the Specialist register would be an advantage
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team working at registrar level alongside specialist training registrars allocated to the unit. The job undertaken will be the same as for a Specialist Registrar training post in the unit for both elective and emergency work.
Clinical responsibilities will include attending outpatient clinics, inpatient and day case theatre sessions, doing ward rounds as well as participating in specialist activities. Theatre activity would include both assisting in surgery as well as undertaking procedures under supervision or independently as appropriate.
Post holders will be required to follow the surgical curriculum at an appropriate level and study for a higher degree. This post is suitable for trainees who already have experience in the wanting out of programme experience. You will also participate in the registrar on call rota on a 1 : 6 basis.
Applicants must be registered with the GMC and show evidence of experience in vascular and endovascular surgery. A place on the Specialist register would be an advantage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalnet
* MRCS
* Full GMC Registration
Clinical Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 2 years at SpR level in a substantive post in vascular surgery within the UK or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
* Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Personal Characteristics
Essential
* Evidence of continuing professional updating
* Highly motivated individual
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalnet
* MRCS
* Full GMC Registration
Clinical Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 2 years at SpR level in a substantive post in vascular surgery within the UK or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
* Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Personal Characteristics
Essential
* Evidence of continuing professional updating
* Highly motivated individual
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Stoke on trent
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
-----------------------------------
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Stoke on trent
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)
-----------------------------------