Vascular Clinical Fellow

University Hospitals Sussex; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex invites applications for a Vascular Clinical Fellow based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The role involves managing complex vascular patients, working within a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and research activities.

It is a 40-hour-per-week post on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. The post requires full GMC registration, basic medical degree and an Advanced Life Support certificate, with a higher degree

Qualifications

• Basic medical qualification and GMC registration are required.
• Advanced Life Support and higher degree are desirable for the role.
• GMC licence to practise is essential for duties in the vascular department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality vascular care across a regional network.
• Participate in on-call rota, clinics, theatres and MDT meetings.
• Contribute to research activities and clinical governance.

Education

Basic Medical Degree

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Advanced Life Support Certificate

Higher Degree

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4c (MT08)

Main area Vascular Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4c (MT08) Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 279-MWRSCHX-CFVASC-ST5+

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £67,998 - £77,348 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing group of doctors. You will be expected to be involved fully on our rolling on-call rota based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and will have equal access to training opportunities in clinics, theatres, and wards. Post-holders will need to be enthusiastic to learn and be involved in all aspects of the department’s work. You will be expected to proactively contribute to the department’s research activities which are regionally renowned. The department will support all attempts to be involved or initiate research projects to completion and publication.

Main duties of the job

As a Vascular Clinical Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality vascular care across a busy regional vascular network. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will manage complex vascular patients, participate in the vascular on-call rota, contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and multidisciplinary meetings, and support the continued development of vascular services.

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 a buddy 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

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. The role offers opportunities to further develop open and endovascular surgical skills, contribute to clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities, and support teaching and learning within the department. We are looking for a motivated, resilient and collaborative clinician who is committed to delivering excellent care and upholding the Trust's values of compassion, inclusion and respect.

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 & 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

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.

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.

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.