# Clinical Research Fellow in General Surgery( Self Funded) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-general-surgery-self-funded/4a1bbac5-f42c-4afc-803e-4d581109b14d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-general-surgery-self-funded/4a1bbac5-f42c-4afc-803e-4d581109b14d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (The appointment is to commence June for a fixed term period of 12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T09:43:11.383Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/General_Surgery/General_Surgery-v7724462 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7724462?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to appoint one whole time Clinical Research Fellow to the General Surgery Department based at the Northern General Hospital with an additional Honorary Contract with the University of Sheffield.  The appointee is expected to support two full day theatre sessions, 2 clinics and attend relevant MDTs each week as well as being on the ST3+ non elective rota block.  The rest of the time will be spent by the appointee on their research projects as well as assisting with the Directorate’s recruitment to the wider research portfolio. The appointment is to commence  in June 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months.  MRCS or equivalent is essential.  The post does not award a National Training Number.  As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3+ level. ### Main duties of the job Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed description of the duties involved in the post. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed description of the duties involved in the post. ## Job Details We are looking to appoint one whole time Clinical Research Fellow to the General Surgery Department based at the Northern General Hospital with an additional Honorary Contract with the University of Sheffield. The appointee is expected to support two full day theatre sessions, 2 clinics and attend relevant MDTs each week as well as being on the ST3+ non elective rota block. The rest of the time will be spent by the appointee on their research projects as well as assisting with the Directorate’s recruitment to the wider research portfolio. The appointment is to commence in June 2026 for a fixed term period of 12 months. MRCS or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to ST3+ level. ## Job Description Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed description of the duties involved in the post. ## Responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed description of the duties involved in the post. ## Person Specification ### Research **Essential** - Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate - Identified a research project leading to MD or PhD. **Desirable** - Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, grants, publications of relevant study or laboratory and/or clinical research material in peer review journals, presentations at regional and national level, other achievements. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise - Basic Medical Degree - MRCS ### Clinical experience **Essential** - A minimum of 3 years full time postgraduate training post Foundation Year 1 (or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) which will be in a specialty training programme in the relevant specialty (General and/or Vascular Surgery) or as a fixed term specialty trainee in the specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies - Minimum of 12 months UK NHS experience **Desirable** - Experience at ST5+ level ### Personal attributes **Essential** - Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values - The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013). ### Teaching and Training **Essential** - Evidence of contributing to the teaching and learning of others ### Continuous Professional Develo **Essential** - Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months **Desirable** - Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2420) - [job description (pdf, 528.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9986490) - [person specification (pdf, 600.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9986491) - [information for candidates (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2162) - [applicants - how we use your information (pdf, 87.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2165) - [getting to work at sheffield teaching hospitals (pdf, 305.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2163) - [policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 124.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2211) - [a guide to using artificial intelligence and with your personal statement (pdf, 163.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2894) - [candidate application best practice guide - please read before completing your application (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2161) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.