Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Neonatology

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Neonatology to contribute to the clinical design of novel vital sign monitoring technology. This role involves supporting clinical studies on device efficacy, safety, and usability, with opportunities to enhance clinical skills. Applicants should hold an MBBS or equivalent and have NICU experience within the NHS. The position offers flexibility and potential locum shifts to maintain clinical practice. Applications are welcome from skilled worker visa applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months tertiary level NICU experience within the NHS.
• Demonstrable English skills to communicate medical topics effectively.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical input to key clinical studies design and delivery.
• Support the multidisciplinary research team to deliver studies.
• Flexibility to recruit and deliver clinical studies.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute to the clinical design and development of novel vital sign monitoring technology for neonatal care.

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Neonatology with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence from 02 March or 02 September 2026 for a period of 12 months in the first instance.

This Neonatal Clinical Fellow post will be based in the Academic Department of Paediatrics, which is part of the University of Cambridge and the Neonatal Unit at Cambridge Universities Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This primary role of the post holder will be to provide clinical input to the design and delivery of key clinical studies including aspects of efficacy, safety and usability of these devices. The post holder will also be expected to support the multidisciplinary research team to deliver the groups Portfolio of studies in accordance with GCP. Research currently includes a range of studies from single centre physiological studies, and device trials to a large international CTIMP study.

The post aims to develop skills in clinical research and could be an opportunity for an interested and motivated individual to develop their own area of interest and apply for further research funding.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively alongside others in the research team including PhD and post-doctoral research associates and research nurses.

The timetable will be dependent on the evolving study and education demands of the individual, and the department. An essential part of the role is flexibility to be available to support the recruitment and delivery of clinical studies. There is no clinical commitment to the post, however there are often opportunities to undertake locum clinical shifts within NICU for those wishing to maintain their clinical skills.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria, MBBS or equivalent, minimum 6 months tertiary level NICU experience within the NHS, ability to work as part of a team, basic computer skills.

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 point of application is required.

Working for your organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Additional contact information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Kathryn Beardsall, University of Cambridge Associate Professor, and Consultant Neonatologist via email [e-mail].