Clinical Fellow (Higher ST3-5 / ST6+) in Vascular Surgery

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Cambridge is looking for a Clinical Fellow in Vascular Surgery. This role involves managing patients in various settings and offers opportunities for developing research projects. Candidates should have achieved Core Surgical training and possess the necessary GMC registration. The position is suitable for those aiming to enhance their surgical career with valuable clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council is required.
• Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam for GMC licence.

Responsibilities

• Management of patients in ward, outpatient and theatre settings.
• Initiate and complete a research or audit project.

Skills

Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English

Evidence of achievement of Core Surgical training

Job description

Job overview

Job overview - Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST3-5 / ST6+) in Vascular Surgery at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) to start from ASAP until 6 October 2026.

Main duties of the job

This post offers an opportunity to gain experience in a high-volume tertiary Vascular Unit. There are opportunities to be involved in the diabetic foot service, complex aneurysm programme as well as the delivery of our deep venous stent programme.

Duties of the post include the management of patients in ward, outpatient and theatre settings. We encourage the Clinical Fellows to initiate and complete a research or audit project, and this post gives an excellent opportunity for aspiring surgeons to improve their CV as well as gain valuable clinical experience. CUH offers comprehensive specialist services in all fields of Vascular Surgery and is also the regional Major Trauma Centre.

In order to be considered for the above position, applicants must have evidence of achievement of Core Surgical training.

Please note that this post doesnotcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

For further details / informal visits contact

Name: Chandana Wijewardena

Job title: Lead Consultant

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01223 217445

Additional contact information:

Name- Mr Chandana Wijewardena

Job title- Lead Consultant

Email address- [e-mail]

Telephone- Secretary Ms Maria Bone 01223217445

Additional contact information:

Name - Mr Mohammed Chowdhury

Job Title - Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Email Address - [e-mail]