Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our team to provide clinical support for an extensive portfolio of respiratory research within the Trust. The role and responsibilities will be adjusted according to the candidate's experience.
This 12-month post will commence in August 2025 and is ideally suited to someone interested in a career in respiratory medicine or clinical research in any medical specialty.
We seek a proactive and adaptable self-starter who can work effectively within a highly successful multidisciplinary research delivery team. The role provides valuable exposure to the conduct of clinical research in a Trust internationally renowned for its research excellence. The respiratory research portfolio includes investigator-led and commercial clinical trials across a range of respiratory subspecialties--including cystic fibrosis, asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary infection, bronchiectasis, and lung cancer.
Main duties of the job
This post provides a unique opportunity to gain in-depth experience in the set-up, management and delivery of clinical trials in respiratory medicine. Working in a collaborative environment with an experienced research team, the Fellow will be trained in all aspects of clinical trial conduct, in accordance with GCP and regulatory standards.
The Fellow will contribute to a varied respiratory research portfolio, which includes interventional, observational and translational studies. The role encompasses all stages of trial involvement, from feasibility and set-up through to delivery and data analysis.
You will work closely with research nurses, principal and chief investigators, study coordinators, and pharmacists. You will be expected to undertake clinical reviews and safety assessments, provide patient information and informed consent, and liaise with external sponsors and monitors.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Screening, consenting and recruitment of study participants
Clinical review and safety monitoring of participant
Liaison with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient study deliver
Adverse event reporting and protocol compliance
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Screening, consenting and recruitment of study participants
Clinical review and safety monitoring of participant
Liaison with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient study deliver
Adverse event reporting and protocol compliance
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- At least 1 year of previous experience working in the NHS.
- Experience and interest in respiratory medicine.
- Experience in clinical research at F1/F2/ST1 level.
Desirable
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts.
- Ability to perform basic general procedures.
Maintaining clinical competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- At least 1 year of previous experience working in the NHS.
- Experience and interest in respiratory medicine.
- Experience in clinical research at F1/F2/ST1 level.
Desirable
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts.
- Ability to perform basic general procedures.
Maintaining clinical competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
