Clinical Research Fellow in Palliative Care

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Palliative Care at University Hospital Southampton. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in clinical Palliative Medicine research while managing patient trials and coordinating safety governance under supervision. Ideal candidates are qualified medical professionals with a background in Palliative Medicine.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Access to NHS discounts

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise required.
• Experience in clinical Palliative Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical research support for Palliative Medicine trials.
• Manage patient recruitment and study protocol compliance.
• Maintain and organize research records and reports.

Skills

Clinical research support

Multi-professional teamwork

Patient management

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with licence to practise

Successful completion of a Foundation Programme

Job description

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Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in the month of August 2025.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

• Join a small team delivering research within Palliative Medicine - there will be a need and opportunity to work largely independently on delivery of trials with oversight from the Principal Investigator
• You will have roles in managing, coordinating and safety governance for specific Palliative Medicine trials.
• Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, providing medical cover for studies and study visits, as well as out of hours cover, where required, on week days to allow for treatments that continue beyond 5pm.
• Work in teams with research nurses, allied health professionals and the relevant Principal Investigators.
• Be supported by the Principal Investigator, Dr Mark Banting, in these activities.
  
  

Responsibilities Will Include:

• You will provide clinical research support to trials in Palliative Medicine.
• Be responsible for specific study-related medical support in consultation with study Principal Investigators.
• To maintain accurate and accessible research records and provide formal reports where required.
• To participate in research meetings.
• To take part in or conduct any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by their supervisor.
• Compliance with intellectual property rights and the Data Protection Act 2000.Compliance with relevant University and Trust policies.
  
  

About Us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year Assessed on experience and qualifications

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-MT10625

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering an appointment to be based within the Department of Palliative Medicine at Southampton General Hospital. The post is designed to provide a period of protected time for a Clinical Research Fellow to obtain experience in clinical Palliative Medicine research.

The post is designed for out-of-programme experience for an individual who does not yet have a national training number and wishes to pursue a career in Palliative Medicine.

The post is only open to applicants with a medical qualification.

The portfolio of research in Palliative Medicine is currently still small and so the post holder will be required to maintain and run currently open trials whilst also always searching for and expressing interest in opening others. You will largely be working independently with oversight from Dr Mark Banting. A further role will be to assist in the development of the service and the potential expansion to being a research hosting site.

The post will specifically help to maximise recruitment to our growing Palliative Medicine portfolio and will provide valuable training in research governance and regulation for future Palliative Medicine clinicians.

You will provide day to day medical support for patients enrolled into Palliative Medicine trials. Under supervision from the relevant Principal Investigators, you will have responsibility for patient eligibility, screening, recruitment, analysis of clinical investigations and follow up of patients. In addition, you will be involved in study protocol development and implementation including ethics committee documentation and R&D submissions where and when applicable.

You will work under overall clinical supervision from Dr Mark Banting. Training in clinical trials methodology including Good Clinical Practice will be provided according to the needs of the post holder.

No on call commitment is included within this post.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post.

The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary Junior Fellow: MT03 £49,909Basic Salary Senior Fellow: MT04 £61,825 or Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Senior Fellow MT05;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
  
  

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on: 4th July 2025Job Reference: 188-MT10625This vacancy closes on or before: 19th June 2025

Job Description

Job responsibilities

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering an appointment to be based within the Department of Palliative Medicine at Southampton General Hospital. The post is designed to provide a period of protected time for a Clinical Research Fellow to obtain experience in clinical Palliative Medicine research.

The post is designed for out-of-programme experience for an individual who does not yet have a national training number and wishes to pursue a career in Palliative Medicine.

The post is only open to applicants with a medical qualification.

The portfolio of research in Palliative Medicine is currently still small and so the post holder will be required to maintain and run currently open trials whilst also always searching for and expressing interest in opening others. You will largely be working independently with oversight from Dr Mark Banting. A further role will be to assist in the development of the service and the potential expansion to being a research hosting site.

The post will specifically help to maximise recruitment to our growing Palliative Medicine portfolio and will provide valuable training in research governance and regulation for future Palliative Medicine clinicians.

You will provide day to day medical support for patients enrolled into Palliative Medicine trials. Under supervision from the relevant Principal Investigators, you will have responsibility for patient eligibility, screening, recruitment, analysis of clinical investigations and follow up of patients. In addition, you will be involved in study protocol development and implementation including ethics committee documentation and R&D submissions where and when applicable.

You will work under overall clinical supervision from Dr Mark Banting. Training in clinical trials methodology including Good Clinical Practice will be provided according to the needs of the post holder.

No on call commitment is included within this post.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post.

The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary Junior Fellow: MT03 £49,909Basic Salary Senior Fellow: MT04 £61,825 or Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Senior Fellow MT05;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
  
  

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on: 4th July 2025Job Reference: 188-MT10625This vacancy closes on or before: 19th June 2025

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Successful completion of a Foundation Programme
• Clinical experience in Palliative Medicine
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
  
  

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent
• PhD
• Experience in clinical research
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Computer literacy
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  
  

Desirable

• Interest in a career involving Palliative Medicine
  
  

Living Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Education

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