Respiratory Clinical Research Fellow

About the Role

Join the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as a Respiratory Clinical Research Fellow, a unique position designed to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and cutting-edge medical research. This role offers a prestigious opportunity to integrate clinical practice with a robust respiratory research portfolio within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care within the respiratory medicine department across multiple Trust sites.
• Support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of respiratory clinical trials.
• Engage in all stages of clinical research management, including study setup, patient recruitment, and informed consent processes.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to pharmacovigilance, clinical investigations, and research governance protocols.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of research nurses, principal investigators, clinical trial pharmacists, and study coordinators.
• Manage patient follow-up and data integrity throughout the research lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Must be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council (GMC).
• Previous experience working within the NHS is essential.
• Successful completion of Foundation Training is required.
• A strong interest in respiratory medicine and clinical research methodology.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients and multidisciplinary teams.

Required Skills

• Clinical Respiratory Medicine
• Clinical Trial Management
• Patient Recruitment & Consent
• Research Governance & Compliance
• Pharmacovigilance

What We Offer

• Comprehensive clinical training in pulmonary medicine.
• Hands-on experience in all aspects of clinical trial conduct.
• Flexible working arrangements (part-time options available upon request).
• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary working environment.