Job reference: 002478
Salary: ST3-5 - £67,325 - £67,998
Closing date: 13/11/2026
Department: Medical Staff - Vascular Surgery LGI
Location: Leeds General Infirmary
Employment type: Fixed term
Division: Trauma and Related Services CSU
Hours Per Week: 40

Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery
We are inviting applications to fill our Quality Improvement Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Vascular Surgery. This post will commence as soon as possible and is fixed term for 1 year from start date.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

Job Summary
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 (Leeds Teaching Hospitals 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.

Why you should join our Team
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in Quality Improvement initiatives that align with unit interests in Aortic disease, CLTI, Diabetic Foot, Global health, and Translational basic science.

This post will specifically provide clinical leadership to support the department implement the recommendations from the recent GIRFT report.

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

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust 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.

Supporting Documents
Job Description (DOCX), Person Spec (DOC)