Clinical Research Fellow in Colorectal Surgery
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Clinical Research Associate · viaNHS Jobs
£55,355–£67,325 a year
- Closing date
- 19 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Specialism
- Clinical Research Associate
- Sector
- Life Sciences
- Reference
- nhs-5707314
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Job summary
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join the high-performing Colorectal Surgery team at Ashford and St Peter's NHS Foundation Trust.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will complete their higher degree, achieve publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national meetings.
If you are interested in applying for this post, we would like to hear from you. Please contact Mr Philip Bearn (philip.bearn@nhs.net)for informal enquiries.
Main duties of the job
This post is a clinical research fellowship (ST grade), researching aspects of colorectal diseases.
It is suitable for registrar level in general surgery with interest in colorectal surgery.
The postholder will:
- Undertake a higher degree in the field of Colorectal surgery
- Be the surgical registrar on-call rota, currently 1:4 weekend nights and Monday to Thursday on call 1:4
- Attend the Colorectal Grandround research meeting (monthly)
- Undertake quality improvement projects (as and when needed)
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,355 to £67,325 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
323-MD2717-AM
Job locations
St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be undertaking a higher degree in the field of colorectal surgery at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH), St Marks Hospital, an internationally renowned specialist centre in bowel disease.
There will be a variety of different research topics in the field of colorectal surgery available. The successful candidate will finalise their research topic after discussion with the supervisor.
There will be an opportunity to conduct audit projects at Ashford and St Peters outside of the scope of the formal higher degree. There will also be the opportunity to develop specialist skills in a chosen subspecialty area including pelvic floor, anorectal physiology, colonoscopy.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be undertaking a higher degree in the field of colorectal surgery at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH), St Marks Hospital, an internationally renowned specialist centre in bowel disease.
There will be a variety of different research topics in the field of colorectal surgery available. The successful candidate will finalise their research topic after discussion with the supervisor.
There will be an opportunity to conduct audit projects at Ashford and St Peters outside of the scope of the formal higher degree. There will also be the opportunity to develop specialist skills in a chosen subspecialty area including pelvic floor, anorectal physiology, colonoscopy.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 19 Nov 2026.
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