Clinical Cardiology Research Fellow ST3+

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.

About us
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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 to £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-MWRSCH-CARD-FELLOW-108
Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential

• Basic Medical Degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent; an intercalated BSc or equivalent research training qualification

Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential

• At least 3 years' postgraduate medical training, at a stage of cardiology career progression appropriate for entry to a research degree
• Experience in general cardiology, including exposure to coronary and/or structural heart intervention

Desirable

• Previous clinical or research experience within structural heart intervention or TAVI
• Direct clinical experience of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) or other structural heart procedures
• Experience as 1st operator within coronary intervention
• At an appropriate career point to gain a research degree

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: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Research/Intervention/Structural Heart, Professor Hildick-Smith, david.hildick-smith@nhs.net, 01273696955