Children's Clinical Research Fellow

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une occasion unique est offerte à un Paediatric Resident Doctor au sein de l'équipe de recherche de Leeds Children's Hospital. Ce rôle vous permettra de contribuer à des études cliniques tout en développant vos propres projets de recherche. Vous travaillerez avec une équipe dévouée tout en acquérant une précieuse expérience en recherche clinique en pédiatrie.

Qualifications

• Capacité à travailler sous pression et compétence dans les environnements cliniques variés.
• Expérience en recherche et en gouvernance clinique souhaitée.
• Connaissance des questions éthiques et de la pharmacologie.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la gestion et à la facilitation des activités d'essai clinique.
• Développer des projets de recherche et superviser le recrutement.
• Former et soutenir le personnel sur des activités de recherche.

Skills

Colaboration

Compétences en communication

Pensée analytique

Résilience

Education

MBBS ou équivalent

Enregistrement GMC

Formation récente APLS

Achèvement MRCPCH

Job description

We are inviting applicants to join our busy but welcoming children's research team from March 2026 for 12 months. Leeds Children's Hospital is research active with over 140 studies ongoing and up to 1000 patients recruited per year. We have a dedicated clinical research facility that provides a specialist environment for the safe delivery of complex treatments. Leeds Children's Hospital is delighted to offer a unique opportunity for a Paediatric Resident Doctor to gain experience in clinical research delivery and develop their own research study. We are privileged to have a dedicated Children's Clinical Research Fellow (CCRF) to support research activity.

The Leeds children's research team is a fantastic, friendly, and highly motivated team consisting of nurses, medics, data managers, and clinical trials assistants. Based within a large teaching hospital serving a population of over 1 million people, and up to 3 million in the wider region, we deliver care across various paediatric specialties, including respiratory, diabetes, general surgery, oncology, neonates, and neuromuscular disorders.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual capable of contributing to our research development. The Clinical Research Fellow (CCRF) will primarily work within the existing research team, providing senior medical support on the Clinical Research Facility. There is potential to develop a research project of your own, aiming to prepare for a career in clinical research. The post holder will be a key member of the clinical research team, assisting in medical management, coordination, and facilitation of clinical trial activities. All new team members will undergo a 4-week induction program, including training by the research and innovation training academy. Each fellow will be assigned a clinical supervisor within the department.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying 'at risk' staff to new roles, and all job adverts are subject to this policy. We may close, delay, or remove adverts during this process. If you experience delays in shortlisting, please bear with us and contact the provided contact for queries.

About us

Research is at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in all levels of research, developing and trialling new treatments to improve patient care. We aim to be the best Trust in delivering high-quality clinical research and to promote research among our staff. We also support the growth of our clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

Our proactive Research Academy offers extensive education and training programs tailored to those involved in clinical research delivery in health and social care.

Our five Trust values—Accountable, Empowered—are core to our identity, developed by our staff. We are committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' staff, and all adverts are subject to this policy. Please be patient if there are delays in the recruitment process and contact us with questions.

Job responsibilities

Leeds Children's Hospital offers a unique opportunity for a Paediatric Resident Doctor to gain experience in clinical research delivery and develop their own research study. This position provides a foundation for a PhD/MD project and a future career as a clinical academic in child health.

The hospital is research active with over 100 studies ongoing and 1000 patients recruited annually.

As a Children's Clinical Research Fellow, you will:

• Receive supervision from the Research Lead or Deputy-Lead, Professor Adam Glaser, and Dr. Martin Elliott, along with a clinical supervisor in your area of interest.
• Act as a bridge between clinical, ward-based teams, and research delivery teams to promote research awareness.
• Train and support staff on research activities relevant to their roles.
• Participate in grand rounds and handovers to identify potential research participants.
• Assist with recruitment, including consent, randomization, and study initiation.
• Identify opportunities to increase recruitment in specialty areas.
• Promote research involvement with families at Leeds Children's Hospital.
• Screen wards daily for potential research participants, with support from the research team.
• Attend training courses provided by NIHR and LTHT Research Academy to enhance research skills.
• Support Principal Investigators by undertaking study visits and providing procedural support such as venipuncture and cannulation.
• If appropriate, develop your own research interests with allocated time and resources (up to 50%).
• Spend one session per week in NHS care delivery to support clinical training, avoiding night shifts.

Person Specification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Responsibility, honesty, confidentiality, and ethical awareness.
• Aptitude for practical skills required in the role.
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate leadership when needed.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Logical and lateral thinking skills for problem-solving.
• Organizational skills and punctuality.
• Promotion of equality and diversity.
• Good listening skills and respect for others' perspectives.
• Experience in clinical governance, audit, and basic statistical knowledge.
• Academic and research achievements relevant to the role.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, GMC registration, and license to practice.
• Recent APLS training and MRCPCH completion.

Eligibility, Fitness, and Language Skills

• Full GMC registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Evidence of Foundation competencies and relevant specialty training.
• Up-to-date knowledge and safe practice.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

• Extensive postgraduate pediatric experience.
• Commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge.
• Capability to work in various clinical settings and make sound decisions.
• Experience in research, including ethics, pharmacology, and statistics.
• Interest and experience in teaching and original research.
• Experience with clinical pharmacology studies.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with legal requirements.