Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery

Job description

Job summary

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 description

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.

Professional development

Engage in mandatory training and maintain a research portfolio.

Job description
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.

Professional development

Engage in mandatory training and maintain a research portfolio.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Medical Degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Basic experience in open and endovascular surgery (under supervision)
• Experience of temporary pacing and pericardial drain procedures

Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Medical Degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Street

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom

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