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Clinical Research Fellow - August 2026

The closing date is 22 March 2026

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Job summary

The post will be ideal for a trainee at Core or Higher surgical training level wishing to undertake a higher degree (PhD). The post will be for 3 years, starting August 2026. The Department has a strong track record for completion of higher degrees.

Main duties of the job

Full-time post at CT or ST level in general surgery for Nottingham University Hospitals NHSTrust.The appointed candidate will be expected to provide support for a full range of emergency general surgery services and elective surgery at the level appointed to.

About us

Our busy on-call service is split between sub-specialist GI and HPB services, with a Surgical Triage Unit opened in 2015 delivering ambulatory emergency care. Nottingham has currently returned more entries to the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit than any other centre and is also a Major Trauma Unit.The Trust offers a full range of general surgery elective services in HPB, UGI and colorectal surgery along with transplant and endocrine. All services undertake elective and oncall cover.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7783217

Job locations

QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will be appointed to the colorectal Unit. The Nottingham Colorectal Service is a large tertiary referral unit engaged in all aspects of colorectal surgery. You will be provided with an academic supervisor and be expected to register for a higher degree with the University of Nottingham (PhD/DM). A number of projects are available to potential candidates with different supervisors. It is anticipated you will also participate in undergraduate teaching and conduct service evaluation projects as part of the role. Applications for external funding will be supported. The Unit has a strong track record in surgical research, along with helping candidates complete higher degrees.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will be appointed to the colorectal Unit. The Nottingham Colorectal Service is a large tertiary referral unit engaged in all aspects of colorectal surgery. You will be provided with an academic supervisor and be expected to register for a higher degree with the University of Nottingham (PhD/DM). A number of projects are available to potential candidates with different supervisors. It is anticipated you will also participate in undergraduate teaching and conduct service evaluation projects as part of the role. Applications for external funding will be supported. The Unit has a strong track record in surgical research, along with helping candidates complete higher degrees.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Training & Qualifications
  • oExperience

Desirable

  • Training & Qualifications
  • Experience

Desirable

Essential

  • Training & Qualifications

Desirable

  • Training & Qualifications
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Training & Qualifications
  • oExperience

Desirable

  • Training & Qualifications
  • Experience

Desirable

Essential

  • Training & Qualifications

Desirable

  • Training & Qualifications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PA to Mr David Humes

Lauren Gavagan

Lauren.gavagan@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £73,992 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7783217

Job locations

QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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