Job overview
We have an exciting research opportunity in our Vascular Surgery department, for a Clinical Fellow.
As a Clinical Research Fellow, you will be expected to undertake a research project leading to a higher degree, as well as to attend clinical governance meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings, regional and national educational meetings and vascular clinics and theatres.
You will take part in a training programme with regular supervision and appraisal. We will encourage you to undertake clinical research projects under the supervision of the consultants; this is expected to lead to an MD Thesis for submission.
So, if this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will be expected to:
- Run a monthly journal club and provide a ward based teaching session for either medical students (in term) and/or multidisciplinary professionals (out of term) once per week
- Attend 2 x Inpatient theatre lists per week where research procedures will be carried out.
- Undertake 2 x Outpatient clinics per week under supervision; which will include discussing patients seen in clinic with the supervising consultant with the aim of recruiting them into clinical trials.
You will will also have research responsibilities and will be given training in Clinical trial methodology depending on level of experience and pre-existing competencies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within research and vascular? Then we want to hear from you today.
Please see attached Job Description, for full details. We look forward to receiving your application today.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive sufficient applications.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of clinical research
- Evidence of working within a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of ethical review, protocol development, manuscript preparation
- Experience in vascular surgery
Communication
Essential
- Clear written communication demonstrated through application
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- MRCS
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This advert is for Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Vascular Surgery role. The advertised salary is £45,715 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Fixed term: 24 months (N/A). The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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