Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow to work in the Vascular Surgery team at the Bradford Royal Infirmary Arterial Centre, commencing on or after 4th February 2026.
Please note this post is vacant until 6th October 2026.
The posts aims to provide experience of working at a middle grade/registrar level in Vascular Surgery, assessing and providing care for patients with planned and unplanned presentations to the arterial centre. The post will suit and individual who needs to develop more experience and portfolio in surgical discipline and offers an opportunity to enhance access to higher surgical training, or a candidate who has already trained in vascular surgery who wants to gain additional clinical and operative experience.
Main duties of the job
o The post-holder will be part of the vascular surgery team working as part of the team delivering vascular services to the WYVaS west network, and will have responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of patients at the hospitals and clinics at which you have duties
o The post-holder will be responsible for the continuing treatment of patients under their care
o The post-holder will be expected to be responsible for personal performance of duties as agreed in the formal job plan
o The post-holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trust's clinical governance and risk strategy, and adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures
o The post-holder will be expected to uphold standards and ensure these are developed through methods such as audit, evidence-based research and appraisal
o The post-holder will be expected to work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the agreed planned activity for the service
o The post-holder should ensure that new techniques (outside ethically approved research projects) are only introduced after appropriate training, with approval of the relevant clinical directorates and with arrangements for evaluation and an audit trail.
o Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role, commensurate with the grade.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at the arterial centre in Bradford which provides inpatient care for patients from Calderdale, Kirklees, Airedale and Craven as well as the Bradford city and district. There are 11Consultant Vascular Surgeons and a dedicated vascular ward. The post holder will be an integral part of this team and be able to gain experience of planned and unplanned admissions for a population of over 1 million. The role will incorporate outpatient clinics, endovenous treatments and vascular operating theatres. The department has an active research profile and a strong teaching recordthe successful applicants will be encouraged to take part in research, Quality Improvement and teaching as well as accessing the educational opportunities associated with the department.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based at the arterial centre in Bradford which provides inpatient care for patients from Calderdale, Kirklees, Airedale and Craven as well as the Bradford city and district. There are 11Consultant Vascular Surgeons and a dedicated vascular ward. The post holder will be an integral part of this team and be able to gain experience of planned and unplanned admissions for a population of over 1 million. The role will incorporate outpatient clinics, endovenous treatments and vascular operating theatres. The department has an active research profile and a strong teaching recordthe successful applicants will be encouraged to take part in research, Quality Improvement and teaching as well as accessing the educational opportunities associated with the department.
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to vascular surgery
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to vascular surgery
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Experience in the specialty beyond ST3 or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post
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).
