Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellowship at Specialist Registrar grade in General Surgery, delivered jointly by the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post offers an excellent opportunity for a surgical trainee to undertake high-quality clinical research within the Pancreas Research Group at the University of Liverpool, with the intention of supporting progression towards a PhD, subject to satisfactory progress. The successful candidate will contribute to the European Registry of Hereditary Pancreatic Disease programme and work within an established, well-supported research environment with a strong track record of publications, higher degree completion and external fellowship funding. Alongside the research programme, the postholder will participate in the general surgical on-call registrar rota at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and undertake limited clinical duties related to the research area. The role provides structured supervision, mentorship and postgraduate research training through the University of Liverpool, while maintaining clinical exposure within a busy tertiary NHS teaching hospital. The post is funded by Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, with salary aligned to the Specialist Registrar pay scale and appropriate on-call supplements.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:

• Undertake clinical research within the Pancreas Research Group at the University of Liverpool.
• Contribute to the ongoing European Registry of Hereditary Pancreatic Disease programme.
• Work towards progression to a PhD, subject to satisfactory progress.
• Participate in the general surgical on-call registrar rota at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
• Undertake limited clinical service duties related to the area of research.
• Engage with postgraduate research training, supervision and mentorship through the University of Liverpool.
• Contribute to publications, academic outputs and wider national/international research activity where appropriate.

About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details
Date posted: 17 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum (Plus On Call)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-RSUR-145-26
Job locations: Royal, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post is a Clinical Research Fellowship at Specialist Registrar grade in General Surgery, based within the Pancreas Research Group at the University of Liverpool and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking clinical research as part of the ongoing European Registry of Hereditary Pancreatic Disease programme. The role is designed to support progression towards a PhD, subject to satisfactory progress, and will include structured supervision, mentorship and postgraduate research training through the University of Liverpool. The fellow will work within an established and well-funded research group with links to national bodies, including Cancer Research UK, Pancreatic Cancer UK, the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the National Institute for Health Research. They will be expected to contribute to research activity, publications, higher degree work and engagement with relevant national and international research collaborations. In addition to the research element, the postholder will participate in the general surgical on-call registrar rota at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. They will also undertake limited clinical service duties related to the clinical area of research. The role offers an opportunity to maintain clinical exposure at specialist registrar level while developing academic, research and postgraduate skills within a major NHS teaching hospital and Russell Group university environment.

Person Specification
Clinical
Essential

• General surgical experience
• Emergency general surgery experience

Desirable

• Interest in pancreatic disease

Education, qualifications and training
Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• ATLS
• CCrISP
• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Intercalated BSc/MSc
• Familiarity with research methods/ Research Methodology Course
• Publications or presentations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Professor of Pancreatic Surgery
Professor Chris Halloran
halloran@liverpool.ac.uk
01517063451

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.