Job Summary

Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery. We are inviting applications to fill our Research Fellow vacancy at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] NHS Trust in Department of Vascular Surgery. This post will commence September 2026 and is fixed term for 1 year. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Main Duties of the Job

Are you interested in the opportunity to join a dynamic Vascular team within one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe? We are looking for enthusiastic Vascular Surgeons to join as research fellows in our Vascular and Major Trauma Service. This post is at Specialty Registrar level ST3+ level and in addition to working toward a postgraduate research degree, will support the delivery of services including participation in 1:9 Vascular and Major Trauma Surgery acute rota. Leeds Vascular Institute ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] NHS Trust) is a thriving busy vascular surgery department and in addition the Vascular Surgeons participate in the Major Trauma Centre team. The applicant should therefore hold ATLS or an equivalent qualification.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 05 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £65,048 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 000682
• Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX

Job Responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact: Name: David Russell, Position: Research lead, Email: [contact hidden]

Why you should join our Team – The successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in a research project that aligns with unit interests in Aortic disease, CLTI, Diabetic Foot, Global health, and Translational basic science, working within the NIHR BRC and MedTech infrastructure in Leeds.

What you will bring to the role – Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values. We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility – To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

Person Specification

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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.

Employer Details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX
• Employer's website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/