Job summary
- Main area
- Vascular
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4a (MT04)
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWRSCH-CFVASC-REG -109
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £67,325 - £67,998 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4a (MT04)
Job overview
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.
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
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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Basic experience in open and endovascular surgery (under supervision)
- Experience of temporary pacing and pericardial drain procedures
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Mahmoud Salman
- Job title
- Consultant Lead Vascular Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Dr Mahmoud Salman – [email protected]
01273 696955
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