# Trust Grade Doctor / Research Fellow > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-grade-doctor-research-fellow/42e5c36d-46ef-4748-a607-366fcd6250e7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trust-grade-doctor-research-fellow/42e5c36d-46ef-4748-a607-366fcd6250e7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Leeds General Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Vascular Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67325.00 to £67998.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T11:03:26.844Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-1122 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2314&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery We are inviting applications to fill our Quality Improvement Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Vascular Surgery. This post will commence as soon as possible and is fixed term for 1 year from start date. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date. ### Main duties of the job Are you interested in the opportunity to join a dynamic Vascular team within one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe? We are looking for enthusiastic Vascular Surgeons to join as research fellows in our Vascular and Major Trauma Service. This post is at Specialty Registrar level ST3+ level and in addition to working toward a postgraduate research degree, will support the delivery of services including participation in 1:9 Vascular and Major Trauma Surgery acute rota. Leeds Vascular Institute (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) is a thriving busy vascular surgery department and in addition the Vascular Surgeons participate in the Major Trauma Centre team. The applicant should therefore hold ATLS or an equivalent qualification. ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 14 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff - Salary: £67,325 to £67,998 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 12 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 002312 - Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Name: Tom Wallace Position: Consultant Vascular Surgeon & Clinical Lead Email: t.wallace@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 29/10/2026 Interview Date: 06/11/2026 The successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in Quality Improvement initiatives that align with unit interests in Aortic disease, CLTI, Diabetic Foot, Global health, and Translational basic science. This post will specifically provide clinical leadership to support the department implement the recommendations from the recent GIRFT report. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Probity **Essential** - Professional Integrity: Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) - Capacity to take responsibility for own actions ### Eligibility **Essential** - Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date - Eligibility to work in the UK. - Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - MRCS or equivalent **Desirable** - ATLS ### Academic Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues - Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives - Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice **Desirable** - Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements - Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement; demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum - Teaching: Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching - Evidence of feedback for teaching - Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems - Ability to prioritise clinical need - Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk - Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient **Desirable** - Aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity - Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) ### Language Skills **Essential** - All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application - If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Communication Skills: Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation; Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate - Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach - Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people; Demonstrates respect for all - Managing Others & Team Involvement: Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff; Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects; Capacity to work effectively with others - Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds; Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) - Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues - Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty: Capacity to operate under pressure; Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances; Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty - Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) ### Career Progression **Essential** - Ability to provide complete details of employment history - Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances - Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training - At least 2 years' experience in surgical specialities by the time of intended start date ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - 24 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern; provide a good standard of practice and care; take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised; protect and promote the health of patients and of the public; treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity; work in partnership with patients; work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients' interests; be honest and open and act with integrity; never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues; never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession. - Evidence of achievement of CST competencies in surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Surgical Training) ### Fitness to Practise **Essential** - Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. ### Commitment to Specialty - Learning and Personal Development **Essential** - Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) - Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty - Commitment to personal and professional development - Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) - Evidence of self-reflective practice **Desirable** - Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty ## Documents - [Person Spec (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=4323&JobId=2314) - [Job Description (DOCX, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=4322&JobId=2314) ## 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.