Clinical Research Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow (ST1-5)

Main area: Infectious Diseases. Contract 6 months fixed term. Hours full time - 40 hours per week. Job ref 339-MED0743-BS

Site: Southmead Hospital, Town: Bristol. Salary £54,499 - £67,325 pa pro rata. Closing 01/06/:59

Job overview

Seeking a ST1-5 level doctor to join the Infectious Diseases and Microbiology research team in Bristol as a Clinical Research Fellow, contributing to high-profile commercial and academic infection studies within a growing nationally recognised research programme.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver commercial and academic clinical trials, supporting participant recruitment, study reviews, and research governance activities.
• Contribute to service development, gain experience in trial delivery.
• For candidates with appropriate experience, develop an independent project alongside ongoing studies.
• Work across Southmead Hospital and Bristol Royal Infirmary sites, provide cross-cover during leave and support flexibility for research development opportunities and clinical experience.

Qualifications and registration

• Completion of MBChB.
• Full registration with the GMC.
• MRCP.

Training and experience

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience, of which 2 years working in UK NHS hospitals.
• An interest in pursuing further research in infectious diseases, microbiology or immunology.

Further training, management, audit

• Evidence of recent CME / reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit projects, with written reports.

Research, teaching, publications

• Teaching experience.
• GCP training.
• Research experience.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Information technology skills.

Personal requirements

• Good written communication skills and evidence of the ability to communicate.

Equal opportunity

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. It is an anti discriminatory organisation committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under represented groups.

North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

North Bristol NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.