Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Spinal Research

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Spinal Research at Addenbrookes Hospital. This part-time role involves supporting clinical and research teams in various spinal research trials, and candidates must hold a GMC License to practice. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable research experience and contribute to notable publications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English.
• Experience in clinical trials related to spinal surgery/neurosurgery.
• Familiarity with GMC’s Good Medical Practice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and research teams in spinal research trials.
• Assist in day-to-day activities of clinical trials.
• Involved in audits and research publications.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical research experience

Teamwork

Auditing and research publications

Education

Full Registration and Licence to Practice with the GMC

Job description

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Spinal Research at Addenbrookes Hospital, part of Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust to start as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.

This post is part time 0.4 FTE (LTFT 40%).

This is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Fellow (Core) to gain more research experience and hands on experience in the running’s of the day-to-day activities in a clinical trial with an interest in spinal surgery/neurosurgery.

The post will support the clinical and research teams in a numerous spinal research trials currently open and recruiting in the department – RECEDE- Myelopathy, POLYFIX-DCM, DISTRESSED substudy, COMP-CORD, DISCUS clinical trials.

The applicant will work with the team on the delivery of spinal research trials along with a research nurse and oversight of seniors (Principal Investigators and Co-Principal Investigators) and will have opportunity to be involved in any research output from the group including audits and research publications.

Please note that this post doesnotcarry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025