Clinical Research Fellow

Job summary

The Vascular surgery unit at the Royal Free Hospital is a popular unit among trainees with ample

opportunities to train with a good mix of enthusiastic consultants performing both open and

endovascular procedures. The department boasts of a friendly atmosphere to learn as you work.

The unit provides specialist service for patients with peripheral arterial disease, Aortic and other

peripheral aneurysms, venous disease including varicose veins and complex venous thrombotic

disorders, diabetic foot care, Visceral arterial disease, carotid arterial disease,

We are looking for a registrar in vascular surgery who will undertake research (higher degree) with

some clinical duties. This post will be approximately 60% research and 40% clinical in the

department of vascular surgery. The clinical activities will include managing virtual ward patients,

attending elective and vascular hot clinics as well as some element of rota management. He / She

will support the research activities/ongoing studies of the vascular department. The average

working hours will be 40 hours a week. There is no expectation of out of hours on call. The post is

for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in the virtual ward activities and ensure virtual ward patients are reviewed regularly. They will also undertake surgical clinics and participate in the provision of care for acute/elective cases. The post holder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of surgery, and will undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to surgery.

The post holder will be expected to be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at MDTs, and will be expected to take an active and engaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreement across the department, including cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences as appropriate.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/