Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Vascular Access and Renal Transplant Surgery. This post would commence as soon as possible, based at QE Hospital Birmingham.
The post-holder will be expected to complete a research project with the intention of completing an MD (potentially a PhD) which will be registered at the University of Birmingham.
We anticipate this post would be appropriate for an OOPR for a trainee in either general surgery or vascular surgery.
The research relates to the role of Factor X1a inhibitors in both primary and secondary prevention of thrombosis in arterio-venous access for haemodialysis. The research is purely clinical.
Part will relate to prospectively collected observational data relating to risk scoring for fistulae at a high risk of requiring intervention. Part will be related to design and organisation of a phase III trial investigating the role of factor XIa inhibitors in primary and secondary prevention of thromboses in AV access.
The unit has a track record of research fellows completing higher degrees. In addition to limited clinical activity, there is the opportunity for individuals to train surgically and clinically in vascular access.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will contribute to the clinical activities of the vascular access and renal transplant clinical team.
Multiple dedicated vascular access clinics currently run with clinical and ultrasound facilities to allow comprehensive assessment of patients with vascular access. Vascular access care is provided by a multidisciplinary team with dedicated co-ordinators, radiologists, clinics and theatre lists and a weekly vascular access MDT. There are five all day theatre lists per week and one cystoscopy list.
The post is expected to provide excellent high volume operative experience allowing supervised training in vascular surgery and anastomotic techniques (greater than 400 procedures are performed within the unit per year).
This year we anticipate there being approximately 200 renal transplants in total, half of which occur during daylight hours enabling the post-holder to potentially gain significant exposure to renal transplantation over the course of this post.
There will be exposure to provision of peri-operative care for renal patients with twice daily combined medical/surgical ward rounds.
This would ideally suit a trainee surgeon with an interest in vascular or transplant surgery.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The renal unit is a prominent feature of the New Queen Elizabeth Hospital, providing regional services in kidney transplantation. This Unit is one of the largest in the UK, performing up to 200 renal transplants this year and looking to expand further. Living related transplantation accounts for 20% of the transplant activity. It serves a catchment area of approximately 4.5 million people and has the largest waiting list in the UK. The Unit additionally provides surgical support for one of the largest renal failure programmes in the country with more than a thousand patients requiring renal replacement, the majority of whom are using haemodialysis. There are links with Birmingham Children's Hospital and they have three of their own paediatric transplant surgeons.
There is an active programme of clinical development with hand assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, a very strong ABO incompatible program, complex transplant clinics, tertiary and novel vascular access, a regional transplant network and a strong live donor support program.
This would ideally suit a trainee surgeon with an interest in vascular or transplant surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The renal unit is a prominent feature of the New Queen Elizabeth Hospital, providing regional services in kidney transplantation. This Unit is one of the largest in the UK, performing up to 200 renal transplants this year and looking to expand further. Living related transplantation accounts for 20% of the transplant activity. It serves a catchment area of approximately 4.5 million people and has the largest waiting list in the UK. The Unit additionally provides surgical support for one of the largest renal failure programmes in the country with more than a thousand patients requiring renal replacement, the majority of whom are using haemodialysis. There are links with Birmingham Children's Hospital and they have three of their own paediatric transplant surgeons.
There is an active programme of clinical development with hand assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, a very strong ABO incompatible program, complex transplant clinics, tertiary and novel vascular access, a regional transplant network and a strong live donor support program.
This would ideally suit a trainee surgeon with an interest in vascular or transplant surgery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS
- *MRCS
- *Experience in clinical research or QI project.
- *Full GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its
- equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent
- experience and competencies.
- Minimum of 24 months surgical experience at CT level or
- equivalent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS
- *MRCS
- *Experience in clinical research or QI project.
- *Full GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years full time post graduate training (its
- equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent
- experience and competencies.
- Minimum of 24 months surgical experience at CT level or
- equivalent.
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
