Please review the following guidance prior to starting your application

Vascular surgery 2026 Person specification https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/person-specifications/person-specifications-2026/vascular-surgery-st3-2026

Medical specialty applicant guidance https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training

Vascular Surgery Guidance https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/surgery/higher-surgery/vascular-surgery

There are national changes to the recruitment process in relation to GMC eligibility and maximum application limits (https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/news/changes-to-medical-specialty-training-recruitment-for-2026)and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) interviews (https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/position-statement-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-%28ai%29-during-interviews).

Please review the specialty specific person specification regarding registration and right to work for details of GMC eligibility at point of application.

Please note that there is a strict application policy that applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. 

Any candidates who are required to provide an alternative certificate for this year’s recruitment, please note that we will only accept the 2026 Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training. https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/alternative-certificates-of-eligibility/alternative-certificate-of-eligibility-to-enter-higher-surgical-training

The system where you will upload you evidence is Qpercom and detailed information on how to upload will be provided at the point of invitation to upload

All the Vascular Surgery ST3 interviews will be invigilated. There will be a set up test all candidates must carry out before the interviews to set up the 2nd camera (smartphone or tablet) and you must pass the test requirements on the system to be eligible to interview. All candidates who are invited to interview will be sent more guidance closer to the date about set up.

Longlisting process We aim to complete all longlisting before invites to interview are sent. We will need to progress applications at various stages e.g. status change to longlisted to allow for the evidence portal to be opened, this does not confirm your application eligibility checks have been completed, we will notify all candidates once longlisting is completed via Oriel.
Shortlisting process  is part of the selection process for 2026 recruitment. Any candidates with a self score of 0 will have their application withdrawn, and if application numbers exceed capacity we may employ a second unverified score cut off.

Applicants will be invited to upload their evidence after applications close. Verified scores will form the basis of your shortlisting score. Further information on the self-assessment process and scoring can be found in the guidance on the Medical Specialty Recruitment website.

Interviews

USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

The use of AI technology, including but not limited to AI-generated responses, virtual assistants, and automated scripts, is strictly prohibited during the online interview.  We expect all applicants to participate in the interview process in a genuine and authentic manner, providing their own answers in response to interview questions. 

Any applicant found to be using AI or other automated technologies during the interview process will be disqualified from the process and referred to the relevant professional body. It is vital that the interview process is fair and equitable for all applicants.

We hold the fairness and equity of the interview process in high regard, and as such, any attempts to undermine these principles will not be tolerated.

Invigilation

All the Vascular Surgery ST3 interviews will be invigilated. There will be a set up test all candidates must carry out before the interviews to set up the 2nd camera (smartphone or tablet) and you must pass the test requirements on the system to be eligible to interview. All candidates who are invited to interview will be sent more guidance closer to the date about set up.

Interview stations

There are two interview stations up to 15 minutes each. Interviews are remote and carried out in Qpercom.

  

For information regarding reasonable adjustments and Disability Confident Scheme please refer to the Medical Specialty Recruitment website

Please review the person specification, available on the hyperlinks tab, for the full eligibility criteria for this specialty.

   All medical practitioners are on the shortage occupation list, so all specialty recruitment applicants will be exempt from the resident labour market test.

The Medical Specialty Recruitment website has guidance for applicants requiring a visa.

If you have made a positive declaration in the FTP section, you must follow this up by completing our form on the support portal, you must contact London recruitment office via support portal by the close of the application window. Failure to provide the outlined information by the close of application may result in your application being withdrawn.

A full timeline can be found in the supplementary Applicant guidance:              

Interview Date: 9th February 2026 (subject to change)

Interview venue: Online via Qpercom Recruit 

All interviews will be held remotely via Qpercom Recruit. For more information, please refer to the supplementary applicant guidance.

You will not be asked to give preferences of specific programmes at the application stage. These will be given at a later stage via Oriel. More information will follow at a later stage for those still in competition at that time.

Please visit the PGMDE Support Portal, where you will find a series of FAQs, and you will be able to submit an enquiry to the London Recruitment Team.

Please click this link (https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/surgery/higher-surgery/vascular-surgery/overview-of-vascular-surgery/posts) for updated post information Please note that post numbers and post information are subject to change.

Please follow the links below for information about salary scales in the four UK nations.

England: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics/pay-pensions-and-reward

Scotland: http://www.msg.scot.nhs.uk/pay/medical/junior-doctors

Wales: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/workingfornhswales/payconditions/payandconditionsresources