Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Spinal Research

Integrated Care System; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge seeks a part-time Clinical Research Fellow in Spinal Research. This role involves supporting clinical and research teams in ongoing spinal trials. Candidates must have GMC registration and a background in clinical research. Involvement in research outputs and trial management is expected. This post offers a unique opportunity to deepen research experience in an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Understanding and experience in spinal surgery/neurosurgery.
• Ability to work with senior staff and on clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of spinal research trials alongside research nurses.
• Involvement in research outputs including audits and publications.
• Supporting clinical teams in ongoing research trials.

Skills

Effective communication

Research experience

Clinical trial knowledge

Education

Full Registration and Licence to Practice with GMC

Job description

Go back Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow (Core) in Spinal Research

The closing date is 14 August 2025

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.

Main duties of the job

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 does not carry 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.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Shortlisting

• Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided.

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.

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust