Applications are invited for the position of Clinical Research Locally Employed Doctor in the Division of Surgery at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, ambitious, and independent-thinking individuals with an interest in surgical research. Successful applicants can expect to undertake independent research supported by academic supervisors, this will encompass clinical research in upper GI and general surgery, as well as supporting relevant ongoing surgical trials.

Main duties of the job

The Department of General Surgery is an academically ambitious unit, supported by experienced academics in the form of honorary professors (Prof S Toh, Prof J Khan) and honorary senior clinical lecturers (Mr P Pucher) with an excellent track record of high impact, high volume publications. This is an existing post, previous holders have achieved multiple high impact first-author publications and been awarded higher degrees (MD(res).

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is anticipated that an initial 1 year post may be renewed for an additional 1-2 years, with the expectation that research activity will result in the application for award of an appropriate higher degree (MSc, MRes, MD). Prior research experience is advantageous but not obligatory.

The successful applicant will contribute to the general surgical on call rota (i.e. approximately 50% clinical, 50% research) there is scope to accommodate this at either core or SpR level depending on the applicants clinical level of experience.

For further information please contact Mr Philip Pucher, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Philip.pucher@porthosp.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current GMC Registration.

Desirable

• MRCS.

Experience

Essential

• Previous general surgical experience.

Desirable

• Prior research experience.
• Previous NHS experience.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

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