Job summary
Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Donor Retrieval Transplant 'Fellowship in Transplant Surgery and Organ Retrieval' at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We have two posts available for 12 months each:
1. Post 1: To commence from 06 August 2025
2. Post 2: To commence from 29 September 2025
This one-year fellowship offers the successful applicant an opportunity to experience all aspects of organ retrieval and transplantation based in the Transplant Unit, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).
Main duties of the job
An essential requirement of the post-holder is to provide assistant surgical cover for the CUH Multi-Visceral Organ Retrieval Service. The CUH Transplant Unit is one of the seven newly-recognised retrieval centres, and the successful candidate will be integral to a dedicated retrieval team that performs approximately 150 retrievals each year, with a well-established donation after circulatory death transplant programme.
In order to be considered, applicants must be at Core Training level and have gained their full MRCS.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.
This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an "F3" role.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Date posted: 14 April 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £49,909 a year Basic salary plus on call enhancements
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CRF-5067
Job locations
CUH Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 0QQ
Job description Job responsibilities
The CUH Transplant Unit is an internationally-renowned academic centre and the post offers an excellent opportunity for the post-holder to study towards a higher degree: the post can be extended, for example, to two years to enable enrolment for a Doctor of Medicine degree.
We anticipate that the clinical experience provided by the post, allied to the academic training offered, will enable the successful applicant to be highly competitive in applying for Speciality Training.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: CUH Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 0QQ
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk
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