Vascular Research Fellow

Salary: £45,591 to £76,582

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

The Role

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Research Fellow (MD) in Vascular Surgery to join the Newcastle Vascular Research Group within the School of Medicine, Newcastle University.

You will join a thriving and internationally recognised academic vascular surgery team based at the Freeman Hospital and Newcastle University. The group is led by Mr Sandip Nandhra, NIHR Advanced Fellow and Honorary Consultant Vascular Surgeon, and delivers a portfolio of nationally funded clinical trials and observational studies in vascular disease.

You will contribute to a programme of research investigating acute limb ischaemia (ALI), chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI), peripheral arterial disease and outcomes following lower limb revascularisation. There will be specific elements of this role related to national audit programs and quality improvement initiatives around ALI.

The post offers an excellent opportunity to undertake research towards an MD degree while gaining experience in clinical trials, registry studies and translational vascular research.

You will work alongside an established multidisciplinary team comprising consultant vascular surgeons, clinical trialists, statisticians, research nurses and doctoral researchers. The research programme includes NIHR-funded studies and collaborations with national and international vascular research networks.

The Clinical Research Fellow (MD) in Vascular Surgery will support a programme of research investigating acute and chronic lower limb vascular disease, including acute limb ischaemia, chronic limb-threatening ischaemia, peripheral arterial disease and lower limb revascularisation outcomes.

You will undertake research towards an MD degree whilst supporting the delivery of NIHR-funded clinical trials and observational research studies. The post holder will contribute to participant recruitment and follow-up, clinical data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation and dissemination of research findings.

The role provides an outstanding opportunity to develop expertise in clinical research methodology, trial delivery and academic vascular surgery within a highly supportive research environment.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A strong interest in vascular surgery and academic medicine.
• Experience of clinical research and data analysis.
• Evidence of presentations and publications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

The post is available for 12 months on a fixed-term basis and is anticipated to commence in October 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place in August/September 2026.

As part of our commitment to researcher development, Newcastle University provides extensive support through mentoring, researcher development programmes, peer support and opportunities for career progression.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:

Mr Sandip Nandhra Honorary Consultant Vascular Surgeon and Senior Clinical Fellow Email: sandip.nandhra@newcastle.ac.uk

Applicants should submit:

• A CV;
• A cover letter outlining:
• Their motivation for applying
• Relevant research experience
• Evidence of meeting the essential criteria
• Previous academic outputs
• Career aspirations in academic vascular surgery

Key Accountabilities

• Co-ordinate own work with that of others, deal with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and contribute to the planning of the project
• Work with the Newcastle Vascular Research team, co-lead the research meetings and organise research department updates
• Lead and co-lead on NIHR national recruitment alongside own research project
• Present information on research progress and outcomes to the Principal Investigator and colleagues overseeing the research project, and at national and international meetings (VSGBI, PVSS etc.)
• Write up results from own research activity and provide input into the research project’s dissemination, in whatever form
• Work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Ensure that personal knowledge and training in relevant fields of study is kept up to date
• Work with other researchers in a team and actively participate in collaborative research, liaising with research colleagues and support staff on day-to-day issues – specifically with project managers and research group lead/s
• Provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students

The Person

 Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrable experience in vascular surgery research
• Experience in acute limb ischaemia, chronic limb-threatening ischaemia, peripheral arterial disease or lower limb outcomes research
• Evidence of research outputs including presentations and publications
• Experience working with clinical datasets and research databases
• Understanding of clinical research methodology
• Ability to analyse and interpret clinical data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time-management skills

Desirable

• Previous higher degree research experience
• Good Clinical Practice certification
• Experience in clinical trials
• Experience using registry or routinely collected healthcare datasets
• Statistical analysis experience using Stata, R or SPSS
• Authorship of peer-reviewed publications in vascular surgery
• Experience preparing research funding applications

Attributes and Behaviour

You will demonstrate:

• Enthusiasm for academic vascular surgery and clinical research
• Commitment to improving patient outcomes through research
• A collaborative and collegiate approach to working
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Professionalism and integrity

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• National Training Number (NTN) in Vascular Surgery or equivalent recognised vascular training programme

Desirable

• Previous higher degree (MRes, MSc or equivalent)
• Good Clinical Practice certification

Key Relationships

• Vascular Surgery Consultants
• Research Nurses and Research Practitioners
• Trial Management Teams
• Newcastle University Academic Staff
• Collaborating NHS Trusts and Research Networks
• NIHR Clinical Trials Units and national research collaborators
• VSGBI Quality improvement framework teams
• National Vascular Registry Leads

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a Gold Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 29644