Clinical Research Fellow - GP Commercial

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a part-time Clinical Research Fellow at a leading university in Manchester. The role involves collaborating with key partners to enhance commercial research delivery in primary care settings. The fellowship offers academic support, networking opportunities, and a chance to develop new skills in commercial research.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to enhance commercial research in primary care.
• Network with regional primary care providers to promote commercial research.

Job description

Job Title:

Clinical Research Fellow - GP Commercial, Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time General Practice Commercial Research Fellow to work in the Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, Division of Population Health, School of Health Sciences at the University of Manchester.

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) General Practice Commercial Research Fellowship (GP CRF) is a new initiative aiming to provide general practitioners (GPs) with dedicated time to collaborate with key partners such as the NIHR Research Delivery Network, NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centres, and NIHR HealthTech Research Centres. The goal is to develop new capacity in commercial research delivery in out-of-hospital settings and increase the participation of general practices in commercial research.

Fellows will receive academic support from SPCR departments, access to wider NIHR SPCR training resources, and be part of the broader SPCR network. They will form a peer-support group, work with experienced academics to enhance their career development, and acquire new skills in commercial research.

Fellows will also network extensively with regional primary care providers, promoting and supporting the uptake of the commercial portfolio.

The fellowship is part-time (0.2 FTE), starting from 1st August 2025 until 31st December 2026. Fellows will be paid an academic clinical salary (pro-rata).

Benefits include:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We are committed to equal opportunities and support an inclusive working environment. Applications from all community sections are welcome, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

The university supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Please note that we do not respond to inquiries, nor accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Submissions by agencies will be considered a gift.

For inquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

The vacancy closes at midnight on the application deadline.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document containing the person specification criteria.