• Clinical Duties: Conducting daily ward rounds, managing patients, conducting pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-ups in clinics.
• Surgical Interventions: Performing or assisting in vascular procedures, including open surgery and minimally invasive techniques (e.g., endovascular aneurysm repair, stenting, thrombectomy, and carotid artery surgery).
• Emergency Care: Assisting in the management of vascular emergencies, such as ruptured aneurysms and acute limb ischemia.
• Supervision and Training: Providing guidance to junior medical staff, and taking part in departmental teaching activities.
• Administrative/Governance: Maintaining accurate medical records, participating in clinical audits, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance and safety protocols.
• On-Call Support: Participating in on-call rotas to provide 24/7 care for vascular patients.

Skills

1. Clinical and Surgical Competence

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to perform or assist in complex open surgeries (e.g., aortic aneurysm repair, bypass surgery) and endovascular procedures (e.g., angioplasty, stenting).
• Vascular Diagnostics: Competence in interpreting vascular imaging, including duplex ultrasonography, CT angiography, and MR angiography.
• Emergency Management: Skill in managing acute vascular conditions such as ruptured aneurysms, acute limb ischemia, and vascular trauma.
• Perioperative Care: Expertise in managing pre- and post-operative care, including intensive care management of vascular patients. 
• American Board of Surgery
•  +4

2. Decision-Making and Critical Thinking

• Clinical Judgment: Ability to prioritize clinical needs, choose between open and endovascular interventions, and manage complications.
• Risk Assessment: Capability to perform comprehensive patient assessments, including screening, surveillance, and risk factor modification. 
• Health Careers
•  +2

3. Non-Technical Skills (Soft Skills)

• Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams (radiology, nursing, cardiology).
• Leadership and Teamwork: Ability to lead a team, supervise junior medical staff (RMOs/interns), and work under high-pressure situations.
• Emotional Resilience: Maintaining a calm demeanor and making critical decisions during stressful emergencies.
• Organization: Strong time management skills, especially when handling heavy workloads and on-call duties.