Childrens Clinical Research Fellow

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Paediatric Junior Doctor to join a dynamic children's research team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in clinical research while developing a personal research project. The position involves a balanced focus on research activities and clinical care, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to patient-centered care and innovation, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in child health and clinical research. Join a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and making a difference in the lives of children.

Qualifications

• Current ALS certification and relevant clinical knowledge.
• Postgraduate paediatric experience and active participation in audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop research interests and support recruitment across the hospital.
• Act as a liaison between clinical and research teams.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Organization

Flexibility

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Recent APLS training

GMC registration

GCP training

Completion of MRCPCH

Job description

We are inviting applicants to join our busy but welcoming children's research team from September 2025 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 Junior Doctor to gain experience in clinical research delivery while developing their own research study. We are supported by a dedicated Children's Clinical Research Fellow (CCRF).

Our research team is friendly, highly motivated, and consists of nurses, medics, data managers, and clinical trials assistants. Located within a large teaching hospital serving over 1 million people (up to 3 million in the wider region), we cover a wide range of paediatric specialties including respiratory, diabetes, general surgery, oncology, neonates, and neuromuscular disorders.

Main duties of the job

We seek a motivated individual to contribute to research development within our team. The CCRF role has two main aims: to work within the existing research team providing senior medical support, and to develop a personal research project, paving the way for a career in clinical research. The post involves assisting in clinical trial management, coordination, and facilitation. We provide a 4-week induction and ongoing training, with supervision from departmental clinical and research leads.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying 'at risk' staff, and job adverts are subject to this policy, which may cause delays in the recruitment process. Please contact us if you have questions during the process.

About us

Research is central to our Trust's mission. We are involved at all levels, developing and testing new treatments to improve patient care. Our goal is to be the leading Trust in clinical research and to enhance our infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

Our proactive Research Academy offers extensive education and training tailored for clinical research staff in health and social care. Our core values include patient-centred care, collaboration, fairness, accountability, and empowerment.

Job description and responsibilities

This role offers a unique chance for a Paediatric Junior Doctor to gain research experience and develop a personal research project, supporting a future academic career in child health. Responsibilities include developing research interests, receiving supervision, acting as a liaison between clinical and research teams, training staff, supporting recruitment, and increasing research awareness across the hospital.

The post involves 50% time supporting research activities and 50% developing individual research interests, with one weekly session in clinical care. Night shifts are not part of this role.

Person Specification

Essential experience includes current ALS certification, relevant clinical knowledge, clinical judgment, practical skills, research understanding, postgraduate paediatric experience, active participation in audits, and teaching experience. Additional qualities include professionalism, communication skills, empathy, teamwork, resilience, problem-solving, organization, and flexibility.

Desirable experience includes familiarity with research principles, basic statistics, original research, and presentation experience.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications are MBBS or equivalent with GMC registration, recent APLS training, and up-to-date GCP training. Completion of MRCPCH is preferred.

Eligibility and language skills

Applicants must be eligible for GMC registration, meet Foundation and specialty training competencies, and demonstrate effective communication skills in English.