- Permanent full time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight)

About the Role

This is a new role established to help increase the vascular service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to help shape and develop vascular services and respond to the growing need across the.

You will work alongside a dedicated team including a fellow Vascular SMO, a Nurse Practitioner, an Interventional Radiologist, a non-training registrar and the wider MDT team. You will participate in an after-hours on call roster.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This is a unique opportunity to grow and develop the Vascular Surgery service. Beyond clinical delivery, this post offers a unique platform to lead the growth and strategic modernisation of the vascular service. You will have direct scope to expand local open and endovascular capabilities, establish cutting-edge care pathways, and enhance tertiary collaboration with the tertiary Hospital to shape regional vascular surgery.





The vascular service provides specialist assessment and management for patients with a broad range of vascular conditions.

Our surgical teams work closely with anaesthesia, radiology, emergency medicine, intensive care medicine, nursing, and allied health colleagues. The close working relationships across the district provide a supportive environment for delivering patient-centred care while also contributing to service improvement and teaching.

About you

- Deliver high-quality care across the complete spectrum of vascular surgery, including PAD, carotid surgery, open and endovascular aneurysm repair, dialysis access, and acute trauma.
- Combine strong open surgical proficiency with endovascular skills to expand local treatment options for the population.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that prioritizes patient safety, clinical governance, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

📌 Specialist Consultant - Surgery (Nelson)
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📍 Nelson