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Vacancy for Thoracic ASSL

12 November 2021

As part of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Surgical Trials Initiative applications are requested for the post of Associate Surgical Specialty Lead for Thoracic Surgery. The aim is to  provide training and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of surgical trialists who will be supported to become leaders of an expanded surgical trials portfolio over the next 5-10 years.

This post will support the activities of the existing Surgical Specialty Lead in Cardiothoracic Surgery (Professor Gavin Murphy), through the leadership of trainee research initiatives, clinical trials, and contribution to the RCS Surgical Trials Initiative activities. The post holders will work with Professors Eric Lim and Babu Naidu to deliver the trials programme in Thoracic Surgery

The post is only open to trainees with a National Training Number and will be for two years in the first instance. Trainees with an interest in any of the major subspecialties are invited to apply, however their roles will focus exclusively on Thoracic Surgery Research. Extensive trials experience is not an absolute requirement but applicants should be committed to a career in research. Funds are available to support research activities including travel and subsistence costs required for the role. A detailed description of the role is listed at the bottom of this letter.

For expressions of interest, please contact:

Professor Gavin Murphy
British Heart Foundation Chair of Cardiac Surgery
Royal College of Surgeons Speciality Lead for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Director, Leicester Clinical Trials Unit
NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre – Cardiovascular
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, College of Life Sciences
University of Leicester, Clinical Sciences Wing
Glenfield General Hospital, Leicester LE3 9QP
University P.A. Mrs Sue Page, Tel: 0116 252 2188, Email: sp504@le.ac.uk

To apply please forward a complete CV plus a letter of no more than one side of A4 describing your existing research activity and plans for the next 5-10 years. All applications should be submitted to the email address scts@le.ac.uk no later than November 30th 2021.  Appointments will be by competitive interview in December.

Yours sincerely

Gavin Murphy

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