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From the employer's advert, checked 27 October 2026.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
Cardiology clinical research fellow.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and appropriately skilled applicant to join our department as a clinical research fellow in cardiology. This is a fully funded 2-year post this will lead to the registration and completion of an MD thesis. In addition, the research fellow will assist in the delivery of our large research portfolio, gaining experience in several on-going multi-centre research trials conducted by our NIHR cardiology department.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a full-time research doctor based in the CIRU at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and will be for 24 months.
The research fellow will be working as a member of the CIRU research team on a project relating to their MD study. In parallel they will be enlisted as a sub-PI for a variety of other projects that they will assist in the delivery of.
The academic focus of this MD project will be examining the procedural steps involved in contemporary TAVI and long-term outcome.
The successful applicant will be expected to take an active role in both postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, and in the training of clinical staff as appropriate.
The department and unit are involved in a number of audits, and the post holder is encouraged to either participate in these audits or start new ones.
Job responsibilities
In terms of personal research, the post holder, in conjunction with their supervisor will:
Develop the project hypothesis, and experimental design, writing and submit any necessary ethics applications
Liaise with collaborators
Keep detailed records of experimental work
Present research at local and international meetings
Write up the research for publication
Register for and complete a medical doctorate degree
Abide by the University's regulations relating to conduct of a medical doctorate degree programme
Submit the research as a thesis for a medical doctorate degree
About the employer
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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