Overview
Candidates will work as Clinical Research Fellows. They will work cooperatively with colleagues in similar roles to provide 1 FTE at registrar/clinical fellow level as part of the adult cardiac surgery service (on call rota currently 1 in 6), with the remaining time allocated to research. Research time will be spent working with the Leicester Cardiac Surgery Research group based at the University of Leicester and led by Professor Gavin Murphy, British Heart Foundation Chair of Cardiac Surgery. The candidate will be expected to undertake high quality research and will be encouraged to dedicate their time to a specific research project as part of the multidisciplinary team. It is an expectation of the appointment that the successful candidate will register with the University of Leicester to undertake a higher degree (MD or PhD). Appropriate funding, facilities, and supervision, commensurate with the type of degree will be provided. Occasional lectures and small group teaching for students/junior doctors and exposure to regular clinical sessions to maintain/establish skills are expected.
Responsibilities
* Undertake high quality research and dedicate time to a specific research project as part of the multidisciplinary team.
* Register with the University of Leicester to undertake a higher degree (MD or PhD).
* Apply for competitive research fellowships.
* Provide 1 FTE at registrar/clinical fellow level as part of the adult cardiac surgery service (on call rota currently 1 in 6).
* Spend research time with the Leicester Cardiac Surgery Research group based at the University of Leicester.
* Contribute to occasional lectures and small group teaching for students/junior doctors and participate in regular clinical sessions to maintain skills.
Qualifications
* Candidates will be Clinical Research Fellows with the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in similar roles.
* NTN trainees wishing to apply may have recognition within the East Midlands Training rotation for an Out of Programme (Research) placement as part of NTN training; local Programme Directors should be consulted for prospective approval prior to application.
* Candidates should demonstrate aptitude for competitive research fellowships.
Strategy and Values
* Our strategy for 2023-2030 focuses on four primary goals: high-quality care for all; being a great place to work; partnerships for impact; and research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do, taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare in partnership with communities.
* Our values are: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team.
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