Clinical Cardiology Research Fellow ST3+

Transformation Unit; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton is seeking a Clinical Cardiology Research Fellow (ST3+) for a fully funded 2-year post that leads to an MD thesis. The role involves contributing to NIHR cardiology trials, data collection, and teaching of students and junior staff.

The post is based in the CIRU at Royal Sussex County Hospital, with opportunities to co-ordinate multi-centre studies and act as sub-PI on other projects.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree required.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Advanced Life Support certificate from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent; intercalated BSc or equivalent research training.

Responsibilities

• Develop project hypothesis, experimental design, ethics submissions.
• Liaise with collaborators and keep detailed records of work.
• Present research at local and international meetings; write publications.
• Register for and complete a medical doctorate degree; supervise teaching and staff.
• Participate in audits or initiate new ones within the department.

Education

Basic Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Advanced Life Support Certificate (Resuscitation Council UK)

MRCP (UK) or equivalent; intercalated BSc or equivalent research training

Job description

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £54,499 - £76,582 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Cardiology Research Fellow ST3+

ST3+

Job overview

Cardiology clinical research fellow.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and appropriately skilled applicant to join our department as a clinical research fellow in cardiology. This is a fully funded 2-year post this will lead to the registration and completion of an MD thesis. In addition, the research fellow will assist in the delivery of our large research portfolio, gaining experience in several on-going multi-centre research trials conducted by our NIHR cardiology department.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a full-time research doctor based in the CIRU at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and will be for 24 months.

The research fellow will be working as a member of the CIRU research team on a project relating to their MD study. In parallel they will be enlisted as a sub-PI for a variety of other projects that they will assist in the delivery of.

The academic focus of this MD project will be examining the procedural steps involved in contemporary TAVI and long-term outcome.

The successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in both postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, and in the training of clinical staff as appropriate.

The department and unit are involved in a number of audits, and the post holder is encouraged to either participate in these audits or start new ones.

Working for our organisation

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Develop the project hypothesis, and experimental design, writing and submit any necessary ethics applications
• Liaise with collaborators
• Keep detailed records of experimental work
• Present research at local and international meetings
• Write up the research for publication
• Register for and complete a medical doctorate degree
• Abide by the University's regulations relating to conduct of a medical doctorate degree programme
• Submit the research as a thesis for a medical doctorate degree

Person specification

Experience & Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent; an intercalated BSc or equivalent research training qualification

Clinical Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years' postgraduate medical training, at a stage of cardiology career progression appropriate for entry to a research degree
• Experience in general cardiology, including exposure to coronary and/or structural heart intervention
• Previous clinical or research experience within structural heart intervention or TAVI
• Direct clinical experience of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) or other structural heart procedures
• Experience as 1st operator within coronary intervention
• At an appropriate career point to gain a research degree

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Bank Workers: Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Professor Hildick-Smith Job title Head of Research/Intervention/Structural Heart Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273 696955 Additional information

Dr James Cockburn - Consultant Cardiologist

Dr Christopher Broyd - Consultant Cardiologist