Locally Clinical Research Fellow

Locally Employed Clinical Research Fellow

The closing date is 16 March 2026

We are offering one research fellowship posts in General Surgery (Breast or Gastrointestinal). This is a great opportunity for experienced surgical trainees to undertake research whilst developing their clinical skills.

The posts will consist of 50% research and 50% clinical work, including half a slot on the 1 in 10 emergency on call rota. General Surgical Unit comprises 14 GI Surgeons with specialist interests in Bariatric, Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery and 5 Breast Surgeons performing a full range of Oncoplastic and reconstructive surgeries.

The GI and Breast Units have an excellent reputation for training, and this will be a great opportunity for the right candidate to further their career. The post holder would be expected to register for a doctoral degree (either an MD or PhD) with the University of Sheffield. Posts would be for two years (with an option to extend for a further year if candidates wished to undertake a PhD).

A range of projects are available across both Gastrointestinal Surgery and Breast Surgery. Projects may be clinical or laboratory based or a mixture of the two. The academic component of the research will be undertaken by Prof. Lynda Wyld.

Candidates will be expected to be at the level of ST3 or above and hold GMC registration.

The posts will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but may involve working on other sites occasionally. The post holder will take part in the on call rota at higher trainee (Resident) level, working half of a 1:11 on call slot, covering acute General Surgery and Vascular patients. There is a core trainee, FY1 and a consultant (both General Surgery and Vascular) on call at all times, with support from ANPs and SAS doctors for much of the time during working hours.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure that you read both documents carefully. This Job involves developing and conducting clinical research, and registering for a higher research degree at the University of Sheffield (MD or PhD). Please include details in the "Other" section of your application as to why you wish to undertake such research and what experience you have that would make you suitable for this.

• MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
• Completion of Core Surgery training or equivalent experience
• Applicants must have full GMC registration and continue to hold a Licence to Practise
• MRCS Part 1 & 2

• Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in a range of common surgical conditions expected of a doctor at ST3 and above level
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the Speciality and to support the resident medical colleagues and nursing team.
• Competence in procedural skills relevant to the level of the post
• At least 2 years of managing general surgical emergencies
• Ability and willingness to learn from colleagues, senior and other sources.

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of medical students, resident colleagues and other healthcare professionals.

• The post holder must be eligible to register for a doctoral degree (either an MD or PhD) with the University of Sheffield.
• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
• Good communication and empathy skills with patients
• Evidence of willingness to…