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Vascular Clinical Fellow

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Brighton, BN2 5BE Posted 16 October 2026 Apply by 1 November 2026
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Salary for this role£67,998 – £77,348 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing group of doctors. You will be expected to be involved fully on our rolling on-call rota based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and will have equal access to training opportunities in clinics, theatres, and wards. Post-holders will need to be enthusiastic to learn and be involved in all aspects of the departments work. You will be expected to proactively contribute to the department's research activities which are regionally renowned. The department will support all attempts to be involved or initiate research projects to completion and publication.

Main duties of the job

As a Vascular Clinical Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality vascular care across a busy regional vascular network. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will manage complex vascular patients, participate in the vascular on-call rota, contribute to outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and multidisciplinary meetings, and support the continued development of vascular services.

About us

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

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,998 to £77,348 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWRSCHX-CFVASC-ST5+

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Street

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. The role offers opportunities to further develop open and endovascular surgical skills, contribute to clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities, and support teaching and learning within the department. We are looking for a motivated, resilient and collaborative clinician who is committed to delivering excellent care and upholding the Trust's values of compassion, inclusion and respect.

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

  • Higher Degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Confident in managing all general Vascular patients
  • Experience in managing all acute Vascular clinical scenarios
  • Able to independently review vascular patients in an outpatient clinic environment
  • Good knowledge of vascular diseases and treatment

Desirable

  • Basic experience in open and endovascular surgery (under supervision)
  • Experience of temporary pacing and pericardial drain procedures

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.

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.

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 Street

Brighton

BN2 5BE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/


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