Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply as your application will still be reviewed.
A top performing Foundation Trust and teaching hospital, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Surgery Research Department.
The successful candidate will be expected to register for a higher degree with the University of Nottingham. Duties will also include participation in the StR level on call rota and some commitments to teaching of clinical medical students from the University of Nottingham.
Post to commence in August 2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved as part of the research group investigating various hypotheses as part of the ongoing clinical research in the department.It is required that the post holder will register for a higher degree with the University of Nottingham. You will also be expected to provide teaching and participate in the general surgery emergency rota
The successful post holder will have MBBS or equivalent qualification, be GMC registered at the time of application and be able to reside and work in the UK. You should be competent in conducting operative procedures at ST3 level and above and ideally be able to demonstrate previously involvement in teaching, presentations and publications.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description included provides full details of the post and person specification for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description included provides full details of the post and person specification for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent higher qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty - BSc or equivalent
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completed at least five years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Validated logbook
- Must have a minimum of 12 months experience in Surgery
- Holds 24 months experience in a UK Health Care setting
- Holder of National Training Number in General Surgery
- Up to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years NHS experience
- Evidence of previous involvement with teaching
- Skills in standard out-of-hours procedures appropriate to holder of National Training Number in General Surgery
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Evidence of knowledge and experience of teaching clinical skills
- Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications.
- Laboratory skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent higher qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty - BSc or equivalent
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completed at least five years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
- Validated logbook
- Must have a minimum of 12 months experience in Surgery
- Holds 24 months experience in a UK Health Care setting
- Holder of National Training Number in General Surgery
- Up to date clinical knowledge in the relevant specialty and evidence of an understanding of its application
Desirable
- Minimum 2 years NHS experience
- Evidence of previous involvement with teaching
- Skills in standard out-of-hours procedures appropriate to holder of National Training Number in General Surgery
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these
Language & Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of an MDT, sharing administrative duties
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- Evidence of knowledge and experience of teaching clinical skills
- Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
- Any teaching courses or qualifications.
- Laboratory skills
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).
