Job summary
Research Fellow in Vascular Surgery We are inviting applications to fill our Quality Improvement Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Vascular Surgery. This post will commence as soon as possible and is fixed term for 1 year from start date. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.
Main duties of the job
Are you interested in the opportunity to join a dynamic Vascular team within one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe? We are looking for enthusiastic Vascular Surgeons to join as research fellows in our Vascular and Major Trauma Service. This post is at Specialty Registrar level ST3+ level and in addition to working toward a postgraduate research degree, will support the delivery of services including participation in 1:9 Vascular and Major Trauma Surgery acute rota. Leeds Vascular Institute (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) is a thriving busy vascular surgery department and in addition the Vascular Surgeons participate in the Major Trauma Centre team. The applicant should therefore hold ATLS or an equivalent qualification.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Tom Wallace Position: Consultant Vascular Surgeon & Clinical Lead Email: t.wallace@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 29/10/2026 Interview Date: 06/11/2026
Why you should join our Team
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in Quality Improvement initiatives that align with unit interests in Aortic disease, CLTI, Diabetic Foot, Global health, and Translational basic science.
This post will specifically provide clinical leadership to support the department implement the recommendations from the recent GIRFT report.
What you will bring to the role
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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