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Clinical Research FellowGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • London, United Kingdom
Clinical Research Fellow

Clinical Research Fellow

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • London, United Kingdom
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
Job summary
Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to work within the UK's largest specialist heart and lung centre, within a team focusing on research in cardiac electrophysiology and treatment of persistent arrhythmias.

The post holder will support recruitment, consenting and enrolment of eligible patients to a clinical trial being set up at Guy's, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. The post holder will provide medical assessments and ensure appropriate clinical data collection as relevant to the study.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake GCP and other training as appropriate for the role.

The post will provide very good platform to develop research projects and register for a MD(Res)/PhD.

This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job
The primary role of the post holder is to provide medical support for the patients agreeing to take part in the clinical trial as well as support for the delivery of the research project.

The post holder will work with experienced clinicians with strong research portfolios providing opportunities for continuous training.

The post holder's main duties will be:
  • To manage and conduct all aspects of the research project set out in clinical study protocol
  • To ensure that the clinical study is conducted to relevant international governance standards and reaching the targets
  • To record, analyse and communicate scientific data together with a clear interpretation of results
  • To assist in development of the research protocol, ethics applications and necessary NHS approvals if required
  • To develop relevant research skills
  • To participate in clinical governance activities and audit
  • To write scientific papers communicating the results of the work, and to present at scientific meetings nationally and internationally, where appropriate

About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care.

The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.

Details
Date posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 196-MED5249
Job locations: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP

Job responsibilities
  • Support timely delivery of the clinical trial to required medical standards and in line with current guidelines and regulations;
  • Support research participants, provide medical assessments and liaise with principal investigators;
  • Consent research participants, collect their medical histories and other relevant clinical data;
  • Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions as agreed with the Study Principal Investigator;
  • Perform clinical procedures as appropriate to the assigned study;
  • Review study documentation and complete appropriate sections of Case Report Forms;
  • Maintain accurate and accessible research records and medical notes;
  • Provide medical input into integrated clinical, safety and statistical reports as requested;
  • Provide medical input and review of study protocols and other related study documentation and participate in research meetings, study review meetings, and meetings with principal investigators and study sponsors;
  • Maintain awareness and keep abreast of latest technologies in the medical field and share that knowledge with the CRF team;
  • Prepare reports for submission to regulatory bodies, funders and medical and scientific journals as appropriate;
  • Ensure personal Trust mandatory training is up to date;
  • Develop and maintain computer skills to utilise available systems for the efficient management and administration of the day-to-day activities of the CRF;
  • Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the senior team;
  • To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

Person Specification
Clinical experience
Essential
  • Knowledge/experience of the UK Health Care system
  • Demonstrated interest in cardiology
  • Demonstrated adequate career progression
Desirable
  • Experience in imaging e.g. Echo
  • General cardiology experience

Qualifications and Training
Essential
  • GMC Registered MBBS or equivalent
  • Full MRCP
  • Four complete postgraduate years, or equivalent

Knowledge and skills
Essential
  • Competent generic general medical skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills

Other
Essential
  • Ability to organise and prioritise
  • Understand importance of research to aims of trust
  • Personal evidence of academic achievement, at appropriate level for career
  • Adequate IT skills
  • Knows own limitations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous 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.

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 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 here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NP
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Zhong Chen
zhong.chen1@nhs.net
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