Clinical Research Fellow Respiratory Medicine

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Respiratory Medicine. The role is fixed-term for 12 months with potential for extension, focusing on high-quality clinical research in respiratory conditions. The post-holder will be involved in protocol development, patient recruitment, and collaboration across departments, aiming to impact COPD research significantly. Excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment, welcoming diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Full-time position with professional development opportunities

Access to research resources and funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory medicine research is preferred.
• Understanding of good clinical practice (GCP) is essential.
• Evidence of participation in clinical studies is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical research protocol design and execution.
• Ensure patient consent, manage patient recruitment and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in presentations at conferences.

Skills

Participation in research

Understanding of GCP

Communication

Education

Core medical training to at least ST3/IMT3

UK professional registration

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Clinical Research Fellow Respiratory Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Main area Respiratory Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (possibility of an extension) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 289-CR-22

Site Chelsea and Westminster NHS FT and Imperial NHS Trust Town London Salary £49,909 - £61,825 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/07/2025 23:59

Job overview

The job is fixed term for 12 months with further scope of extension. The post holder will support and manage high quality clinical research in Respiratory Medicine, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines. The post holder will work closely with Dr Dexter Wiseman and Clinical Investigators at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Professor Jadwiga Wedzicha’s group at the National Heart & Lung Institute (50:50 split).

Main duties of the job

At Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, the Clinical Research Fellow (CRF) will be involved in the development of protocol, guidelines and the post holder will ensure that governance arrangements are maintained throughout duration of studies; and studies are managed in accordance with study protocols, national and international legislation and guidance (e.g. Research Governance Framework, Clinical Trial Regulations, GCP); assessing patient suitability for studies, screening, obtaining informed consent; and recruiting patients in line with agreed targets, data collection and maintaining research study records. The CRF are also expected to ensure that all research safeguards the psychological and physical well-being of the patient in conjunction with medical and nursing staff to facilitate high standards of care with regards to research. The CRF is expected work across the Trust, attend local and national meetings, present in conferences, write up and publish their work in medical indexed journals. Some of the duties will be replicated in the work at the National Heart & Lung Institute.

At the National Heart & Lung Institute, the successful candidate would play an integral role in the day to day running of research cohorts focussed on assessing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations and early COPD development.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Research Responsibilities

a) To contribute to study protocol design in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and Pharmaceutical Companies and Academic Institutions representatives. This will include the writing of patient information leaflets, design of case report forms (CRFs) and source documents in line with the R&D standard operation procedures (SOPs).

b) To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients

c) To write concept sheets and full protocols or amend such documents which relate to the primary research carried out in respiratory medicine.

d) Contribute to the promotion of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Research and Development and the National Heart & Lung Institute and creating further funding opportunities.

e) To represent the unit at meetings both locally and as required, at national and international locations; this includes Investigator meetings and Study Initiation meetings as well as attendance at Research Ethics Committee meetings.

f) To undertake clinical responsibilities and research activities in Phase I-IV Research in Medicine.

g) To provide clinical and professional supervision at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Research and Development to doctors and other staff (e.g. research nurses, research assistants etc.).

h) To ensure that the dignity, right, safety, and wellbeing of all trail participants and give priority at all times

i) To be available to work flexible hours as may be required by the design of particular clinical trial or the department’s needs.

j) To participate in the analysis and publication of research results.

k) To maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable R&D SOPs and follow these in daily research activities.

l) To assess of all Serious Adverse Events (SAE) to determine whether a suspected unexpected serious adverse reaction (SUSAR) has occurred and to ensure timely reporting in line with the current applicable regulatory requirements.

m) To keep well organised, legible and accurate records.

n) To meet with study monitors regularly to assist with clarification of data queries in order to maintain quality assurance

o) To participate in audits or inspection of Trust sponsored clinical trials as well as external sponsored studies as required.

p) To assist in both internal and external training requirements (general and study-specific) in liaison with Lead Nurse and other Clinicians.

q) The post-holder will be required to build on existing close relations with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. He/she will also be required to support quality improvement, research and management of the service.

r) To assist and help supervise post-graduate students and visiting workers

s)To undertake appropriate administration tasks

t)Contribute to departmental management as required

u)To undertake any necessary training and/or development

v)Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Principal Investigators

w)The post holder will be expected to contribute to the intellectual activities of their host department and to keep up to date with scientific advances in the field

Person specification

• Evidence of participation in research
• Have completed core medical training to at least ST3/IMT3
• Good understanding of GCP
• Sub-speciality interest in Respiratory Medicine

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.