Research Fellow Hands and Nerve Role in Birmingham with Sponsorship: Advance Surgical Innovation, Apply Now

Join one of the UK’s busiest hand surgery units and play a key role in advancing clinical research that improves lives.

Location
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham

Type
Fixed Term, Full-time (12 months from February 2026)

Salary (£)
£65,048 a year

About University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
They’re one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, known for blending advanced research with frontline clinical excellence. The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust works closely with the University of Birmingham to push medical innovation from lab to bedside. Their Hand and Nerve Department is a national referral centre handling complex trauma, nerve repair, and reconstructive cases. If you’re passionate about translating science into real patient outcomes, this is where your research will make a visible difference.

Job details

Benefits

• Research opportunity: Contribute to one of the UK’s top academic surgical departments
• Career development: Build experience that supports future academic and surgical fellowships
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside experts in orthopaedics, plastics, and biomedical research
• Conference exposure: Present findings and publish research within a respected network
• Cutting-edge facilities: Access both hospital and university research labs to expand your studies

Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognised university
• Full GMC registration and eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Foundation competencies achieved in line with GMC standards
• Previous experience in orthopaedics or plastic surgery
• Ideally completed Core Surgical Training and membership of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
• Strong academic curiosity and motivation to contribute to high-impact surgical research

Salary Details

This is a hospital medical and dental staff grade post with a salary of £65,048 per year under the national pay scheme.

About the Role

As a Research Fellow in Hands and Nerve Surgery, you’ll join a specialist team working at the intersection of surgery and scientific innovation. You’ll contribute to clinical trials, develop your own pilot study, and support new research proposals and grant applications. Your work will involve hands-on clinical engagement in trauma clinics and theatre sessions, blending practical experience with academic research.

This role is ideal if you want to strengthen your academic credentials, publish original research, and build a career in reconstructive or peripheral nerve surgery. Every day, you’ll be working with world-class surgeons whose research shapes modern practice and influences outcomes far beyond the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Support ongoing clinical research trials and contribute to new study development that drives innovation
• Collect, analyse, and present research data at conferences to strengthen professional exposure
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and therapy staff to ensure safe and effective patient involvement in studies
• Develop independent research projects and generate pilot data that supports future funding bids
• Participate in hand trauma clinics and theatre lists to deepen clinical understanding
• Complete Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and adhere to all Trust and MHRA research regulations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required before appointment.

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 in 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 in the section on criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They believe in an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust supports diversity and values every individual’s contribution. They are a Disability Confident Leader and are happy to discuss flexible working options to accommodate individual needs.

Employer Details

• Company Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, B15 2TH
• Contact: Mr Samuel George – samuel.george@uhb.nhs.uk

Reference Number
13324

How To Apply
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