Research Physician Role with Skilled Worker Sponsorship in Leicester | Immediate Start, Apply Now

Location
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
49,909 to 61,825 per year

About University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
They’re not just another NHS trust. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust are home to cutting-edge research and some of the UK’s most ambitious medical innovation hubs. Sitting at the heart of Leicester’s vibrant academic scene, they collaborate with the University of Leicester and other leading institutions to reshape how diabetes and metabolic research are done. Their facilities at Leicester General Hospital include state-of-the-art labs, education centres, and a dedicated research day ward. They’re building a future where groundbreaking science and community care walk hand in hand.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Collaborative team culture with experienced clinicians and academics
• Direct involvement in research that transforms patient care
• Training and mentorship in advanced research and clinical methods
• Purposeful work supporting national health improvement programmes
• Well-equipped workspaces including exercise labs and X-ray absorptiometry

Requirements

• 3 or more years of post-graduate training in Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine
• Strong clinical and non-clinical skills aligned with research and diabetes care
• Ability to adapt quickly to new appraisal systems and structured assessments
• Clear, fluent communication in spoken and written English
• IELTS score above 7.5 or OET grade above B
• Confidence handling technical tasks related to diabetes care
• Experience with audits or quality improvement work
• A positive, learning-oriented mindset toward research participation

Salary Details

This role pays between 49,909 and 61,825 pounds annually, depending on experience and level of responsibility.

About the Role

This is more than just a clinical job. It’s a hybrid role split between hands-on diabetes care and impactful research participation, offering the best of both worlds for an ambitious early-career physician. Working side-by-side with senior academics, you’ll gain first-hand experience with trial protocols, patient assessments, and investigational techniques like muscle biopsies and exercise testing. The role also includes clinical duties in hospital diabetes services, meaning you’ll have meaningful contact with patients while also contributing to innovative study outcomes. This is where your interest in metabolic medicine turns into real-world impact.

The position sits within the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), which leads pioneering work funded by NIHR, MRC, and industry backers. You’ll also play a part in national health programmes like DESMOND and EDEN. Every study you touch, every protocol you support, helps rewrite what’s possible in diabetes prevention and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess participants for eligibility in line with specific research protocols
• Obtain informed consent from study participants in a supportive manner
• Conduct detailed medical assessments including biopsies and exercise tests
• Monitor clinical data and respond to any medical emergencies
• Support hospital-based diabetes care as part of a dynamic clinical team
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of new research projects
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent participant care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Applicants will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess any past 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to fairness and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of background, and reasonable adjustments can be made for any step of the recruitment process.

Employer Details

• Company Name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Address: Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, Leicestershire
• Contact: recruitment@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

Reference Number
R0410-MD-5699511

How To Apply
Ready to grow your career with purpose? Don’t wait. Apply now and take your next step into research-driven diabetes care.