Clinical Research Fellow ST3+

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to support the adult cardiac surgery service and engage in high-quality research as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves registering with the University of Leicester for a higher degree and requires strong research and collaboration skills. This is a 12-month appointment with potential for renewal based on academic progression.

Qualifications

• Candidates expected to undertake high quality research.
• Encouraged to pursue a higher degree (MD or PhD).
• Must register with the University of Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in adult cardiac surgery.
• Conduct independent research aligned with Leicester Cardiac Surgery Research group.
• Apply for research fellowships.

Skills

Research skills

Team collaboration

Teaching ability

Education

Relevant medical degree

Job description

Overview

Candidates will work as Clinical Research Fellows. They will work cooperatively with colleagues in similar roles to provide 1 FTE at registrar/clinical fellow level as part of the adult cardiac surgery service (on call rota currently 1 in 6), with the remaining time allocated to research. Research time will be spent working with the Leicester Cardiac Surgery Research group based at the University of Leicester and led by Professor Gavin Murphy, British Heart Foundation Chair of Cardiac Surgery.

The candidate will be expected to undertake high quality research and will be encouraged to dedicate their time to a specific research project as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Undertake high quality research, with time dedicated to a specific research project as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Register with the University of Leicester to undertake a higher degree (MD or PhD).
• Apply for competitive research fellowships.
• Occasional lectures and small group teaching for students / junior doctors.

Appointment details

This is a 12-month appointment in the first instance, with renewal conditional on evidence of satisfactory academic progression and clinical competency. For NTN trainees wishing to apply, the post has been recognised by the East Midlands Training rotation for an Out of Programme (Research) placement as part of NTN training. Applicants holding a NTN should contact their local Training Programme Director for prospective approval prior to application.

Qualifications & Requirements

12-month appointment; on call rota as described; research time with Leicester Cardiac Surgery Research group; potential to pursue a higher degree and to apply for competitive fellowships if aptitude demonstrated.

Strategy & Values

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

We will embed health equality in all we do — taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values which we will make everyday realities for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team.

About the organisation

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust. For more information see: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Contacts

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Professor Gavin Murphy
Job title: BHF chair
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Giovanni Mariscalco, Head of Service, Cardiac Surgery
Email: [e-mail]
Mobile: [phone]