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

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Vascular Surgery. This role offers an opportunity to gain significant experience in a high-volume Vascular Unit, managing patients in various settings while contributing to research projects. Applicants must have completed Core Surgical training and hold full GMC registration. This 12-month position requires effective communication skills and is open to international candidates seeking skilled worker sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Evidence of achievement of Core Surgical training.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in ward, outpatient, and theatre settings.
• Initiate and complete a research or audit project.
• Gain experience in a high-volume tertiary Vascular Unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient management

Research or audit project initiation

Education

Core Surgical training evidence

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Job description

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).

This post is available from 02 May 2026 for 12 months in the first instance.

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 does not carry 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

For further details / informal visits contact:

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]