Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); England; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) invites applications for a Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery. The post focuses on developing academic skills while contributing to ongoing vascular studies and collaborating with a university partner.

The role includes a mix of research leadership and limited on-call clinical duties, with opportunities to publish, present findings, and pursue a higher research degree in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
• Higher Degree.

Responsabilités

• Lead vascular research projects and support ongoing trials.
• Develop study protocols, ethics applications, and research outputs.
• Participate in audit, QI, and academic meetings.
• Produce abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Participate in the 1:10 vascular on-call rota, including 1:10 ward week cover.
• No routine clinics or theatre sessions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate within research and clinical teams.
• Engage in mandatory training and maintain a research portfolio.

Formation

Basic Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise

Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Higher Degree

Description du poste

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery

The closing date is 11 November 2026

This role offers an opportunity to work within an established vascular department while focusing primarily on research activity. The post provides a structured environment to develop academic skills, contribute to ongoing studies, and work towards a higher research degree in collaboration with a university partner. You will be part of a supportive team with access to a wide clinical network, with a limited on-call commitment to maintain clinical experience. This position would suit a self-motivated doctor with an interest in research who is looking to build academic experience alongside clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

Undertake and support vascular research projects, including developing study protocols, contributing to ethics applications, and producing academic outputs such as presentations and publications. You will participate in audit, quality improvement, and research meetings while maintaining accurate documentation. The role includes a limited clinical commitment through participation in the vascular on-call rota, requiring sound clinical judgement and effective prioritisation. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing demands. Engagement in ongoing professional development and maintaining a research portfolio are key aspects of the role.

About us

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 a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

Research responsibilities

Lead vascular research projects and support ongoing trials.

Develop study protocols, ethics applications, and research outputs.

Participate in audit, QI, and academic meetings.

Produce abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.

Clinical responsibilities

Participate in the 1:10 vascular on-call rota, including 1:10 ward week cover.

No routine clinics or theatre sessions.

Communication

Maintain accurate documentation and communication within research and clinical teams.

Engage in mandatory training and maintain a research portfolio.

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
• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Confident in managing all general Vascular patients
• Experience in managing all acute Vascular clinical scenarios
• Able to independently review vascular patients in an outpatient clinic environment
• Good knowledge of vascular diseases and treatment
• Basic experience in open and endovascular surgery (under supervision)
• Experience of temporary pacing and pericardial drain procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)