Lower Limb Fellowship - Vascular Surgery

This is a fixed term post based at University Hospitals Birmingham. The duration of the post is 12 months in the first instance, with a view to extending to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. This post requires the post holder to work at Junior Specialist Doctor (Higher) level (equivalent to StR 3+) within Vascular Surgery.

We offer tailored training in complex endovascular aortic surgery and research.

We provide excellent opportunities for learning and professional development as detailed below, with a named Educational Supervisor who will agree your learning objectives at the commencement of the post.

The lower limbs fellow will be one of a team of 11 middle grade doctors. Although this job does not have Deanery educational approval it will provide specific training opportunities in vascular and endovascular surgery to suit the needs of the successful candidate. It will suit a person with a dedicated interest in vascular surgery especially those with an interest in lower limb salvage, diabetic foot and research. The duties and responsibilities of the appointee can be balanced between service and research commitments to suit the successful applicant. The fellowship can provide, General responsibilities (guideline only)

1.To acquaint him/herself with details of patient management in discussion with the consultants and ensure their efficient execution. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Vascular Department's care. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations. To see and examine all patients under the care of the Consultant concerned, including those in the Intensive Therapy Unit. To assist when required in the operating theatre. To attend and assist at out-patient sessions when required. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home and including a discharge summary on patients transfer.

2.To ensure that good communication is maintained with all medical colleagues, e.g. anaesthetists, nursing staff and paramedical departments such as physiotherapists, radiographers and ancillary staff, to the benefit of the patient. To ensure other Specialty Registrars and Consultants are kept informed regarding alteration in the condition of any of their patients.

3.During duty weekends and evenings, to be responsible for the care of all vascular patients on the wards including HDU and ITU.

4.To participate in research projects that may already be in progress.

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