Main area Vascular Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 24 months (n/a) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 253-0625-7174309
Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Road Town Dudley Salary £41,750 - £53,288 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/06/2025 23:59
Clinical Research Fellow Vascular
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
Main base Russell Hall Hospital with requirement to work across Black Country Vascular Network at New Cross Hospital and Walsall Manor Hospital sites to fulfil their role, and working at any other Trust site as required.
* The Clinical Research Fellow will be expected to undertake a science project in the field of vascular disease at the University of Wolverhampton which will lead to a higher degree.
* There are various research opportunities open to the post holder and there will be excellent support by the supervisors
* The current MD project will be in the field of Peripheral arterial disease supervised by Mr Michael Wall and Professor Angel Armesilla.
* This is an 80% research position with a 20% clinical commitment and an on-call commitment to the emergency vascular rota at Russell Hall Hospital.
* Internally the post holder will develop effective working relationships with:
o Consultants
o Service Management Team & Clinical Office
o Across all Specialities
o BCVN trust R&D departments
o Clinical Research Network
* Externally this includes
o Colleagues in other NHS Trusts and organisations.
o University of Wolverhampton
Main duties of the job
* To have made an effective contribution to reaching the Trust’s vision, strategic objectives and key work programs.
* To advance the investigation and treatment of vascular disease with academic study and research.
* Participate in educational programs for specialist treatment of vascular disorders and to educate medical staff at the Trust and through the West Midlands Deanery
* To enrol for a higher degree at the University of Wolverhampton (MD for 2 years, PhD for 3 years)
To help build the project ideas for future study.
MD/PhD Project:
* Expression of PMCA 4 in infra-renal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
* Mr Michael Wall, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Black Country Vascular Network.
* Prof Angel Armesilla, Professor of Cardiovascular Molecular Pharmacology, University of Wolverhampton
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Registration
* GMC license to practice
Qualifications
* MRCS qualification or equivalent
* Completion of Core training or equivalent
Skills and Expereince
* Experience of Research
* UK Experience of 6 months equivalent
* 6 months of Vascular Surgery in a Core Training level post
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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
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