Job summary
The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and innovation. Last year our research teams recruited over 16,000 participants into clinical trials and this effort led to PHU being ranked the top recruiting large acute trusts.

We are seeking a self-motivated and driven individual to join our cohort of research fellows with an interest and experience in Colorectal surgery.

Main duties of the job
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious trainee surgeon to gain experience of delivering clinical research under the supervision of Prof Jim Khan (specialist colorectal surgeon with comprehensive training in general, colorectal, robotic and laparoscopic surgery) and team.

This will be for a full-time fixed term post for 12 months.

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.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: REF2491G
Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Job responsibilities
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious trainee surgeon to gain experience of delivering clinical research under the supervision of Prof Jim Khan (specialist colorectal surgeon with comprehensive training in general, colorectal, robotic and laparoscopic surgery) and team.

This will be for a full-time fixed term post for 12 months.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• An interest in clinical research
• Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a surgical specialty
• The ability to interact well intellectually and personally with colleagues and patients
• The ability to communicate with patients clearly
• The ability to complete work on time and work to deadlines
• Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Evidence of prioritising and organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills
• Good attention to detail

Desirable

• Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information
• Previous experience working within the NHS
• Evidence of interest in research with prior publications & presentations

Qualifications
Essential

• A GMC registered medical practitioner
• 5 years surgical experience post graduation
• MRCS or equivalent
• Data analytics and experience of working with data cohorts and language models
• Peer reviewed publications

Desirable

• Full Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
• Registration for PhD
• Good Clinical Practice certificate

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address: Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Not Applicable
Medical HR
pho-trr.Medicalhr@nhs.net