Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Innovation
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 20 hours per week (Hours Monday to Friday between 8am - 6pm but flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service)
- Job ref
- 438-MS3135
- Employer
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- NIHR Lancashire CRF, Royal Preston Hospital
- Town
- Fulwood, Preston
- Salary
- £52,656 £52,656 per annum (20 hours £26,328)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Clinical Research
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Junior Clinical Research Fellow to join our dynamic team at the NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility. This 0.5 WTE post offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in experimental medicine and clinical trials across a wide range of specialties.
Working under the supervision of experienced Principal Investigators, you will provide medical support for clinical studies, contribute to patient recruitment, ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice, and play a key role in the safe and effective delivery of research protocols. The role includes opportunities for professional development, teaching, and collaboration across NHS Trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
This is an ideal position for a doctor with at least two years of NHS experience and a strong interest in clinical research. GMC registration is essential.
Main duties of the job
As a Junior Clinical Research Fellow, you will:
- Provide medical support for clinical trials at the NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility and partner NHS Trusts.
- Conduct medical assessments, obtain informed consent, and monitor patient safety throughout study participation.
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators to ensure studies are delivered to high clinical and regulatory standards.
- Participate in patient recruitment, screening, and follow-up, including managing adverse events and emergencies.
- Contribute to the development of clinical pathways and research protocols across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
- Maintain accurate research documentation and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Support teaching, training, and development activities within the research team.
- Engage in research meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours cover depending on study requirements.
Working for our organisation
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellent care with compassion. As one of the major acute trusts in the North West, we are a regional centre for trauma, neurosciences, oncology, vascular surgery, and more. We are proud of our strong academic partnerships with the Universities of Manchester, University of Lancashire, and Lancaster University, offering rich opportunities for professional development and research.
The NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art centre dedicated to delivering high-quality experimental medicine and early-phase clinical trials. You’ll work alongside a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, including experienced research nurses, pharmacists, and governance professionals, all focused on advancing patient care through research.
We offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive environment that values diversity and individuality.
- Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and nationally recognised investigators.
- Opportunities to develop your clinical and academic skills in a structured, supportive setting.
- A strong focus on wellbeing, with access to psychological support, fitness classes, and mindfulness training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a licence to practice
- In-date ALS training allowing direct medical responsibility for human investigations in the UK
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate specialist qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- A minimum of 2 years working as a doctor in the NHS.
- Previous experience in clinical research and commitment to research.
- Ability to manage / lead emergency situations such as anaphylaxis, chest pain, hypoxia, hypoglycaemia, epilepsy, cerebrovascular accident, cytokine release syndrome and ICANs.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the conduct of clinical trials.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Audit work. Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Effective communication skills
- Experienced in the use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to discuss and appropriately escalate to the consultant(s) in charge the medical needs of patients referred to the CRF.
- Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills
- Experience of and positive attitude towards quality development
- Familiarity with electronic patient records
- Effective use of time and resources
- Good working knowledge of statistics
- Competent in required practical procedures such as cannulation, ABG and ECG
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with principles of clinical research, including Good Clinical Practice, pharmacokinetics, human toxicology, statistics and pharmacodynamic assessment.
- Management training
- Evidence of experience in the management of change
- Publication in peer reviewed journal
Personal
Essential criteria
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to care of patients
- Experience of and positive attitude to multi professional team working.
- Ability to work as a team player with a demonstrable commitment to organisational success.
- Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines.
- Well-developed presentation skills, oral and written communication skills in groups and one to one
- Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
- Keen desire to develop self and department as ‘Leaders in the Field’
- UK Full Driving License without restrictions and able to drive to other NHS Trusts.
- Good organisational skills
- Evidence of resilience with stressful medical situations
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of cross functional working
- Evidence of extra-curricular commitments demonstrating dedication and perseverance
Research and Development
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Good understanding and experience of the regulatory environment for clinical trials and clinical research in the UK
- Valid GCP training certificate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jacqui Bramley
- Job title
- Head of Clinical Research Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01772 522031
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