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Clinical Research Fellow – Adult Medicine

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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Salary
£45,504 - £71,550
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
19 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Posted Date
09 Apr 2026

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:30, with flexibility to meet service needs.

This is a Fixed term post for 12 months

New opportunity for career developmentGlasgow Clinical Research FacilityClinical Research Fellow - Adult40hrs/week (12 months fixed term)Secondment or Job-share opportunity

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the QEUH/RHC and GRI. With satellite units at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely.

Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is recruiting a Clinical Research Fellow to assist us in providing high quality care for participants and their families in a wide range of conditions. These posts are part funded by the NHSGGC and by the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) scheme to drive commercial clinical trial enrolment.Glasgow has a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence for medical research and innovation. This post will provide the opportunity for the successful applicant to develop expertise in all aspects of delivering clinical research, working to protocol and developing an understanding of pharmacovigilance and research governance within a supportive environment. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be involved in high profile trials which have the potential to significantly impact on patient care.The post is best suited for trainees who have completed basic core training. The successful post-holder will be required to successfully complete training in consent and Good Clinical Practice to ensure that the rights, safety and well-being of patients and the high quality of the research data is maintained within the CRF. Full funding of these courses will be provided through the CRF. Full time or part time will be considered.The successful post-holder will be required to have experience of working in the NHS.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

John Haughney, Associate Clinical Director, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, 0141 232 7600, [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, you may be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole-time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:30, with flexibility to meet service needs.

This is a Fixed term post for 12 months

New opportunity for career developmentGlasgow Clinical Research FacilityClinical Research Fellow - Adult40hrs/week (12 months fixed term)Secondment or Job-share opportunity

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the QEUH/RHC and GRI. With satellite units at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely.

Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is recruiting a Clinical Research Fellow to assist us in providing high quality care for participants and their families in a wide range of conditions. These posts are part funded by the NHSGGC and by the 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access and growth (VPAG) scheme to drive commercial clinical trial enrolment.Glasgow has a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence for medical research and innovation. This post will provide the opportunity for the successful applicant to develop expertise in all aspects of delivering clinical research, working to protocol and developing an understanding of pharmacovigilance and research governance within a supportive environment. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be involved in high profile trials which have the potential to significantly impact on patient care.The post is best suited for trainees who have completed basic core training. The successful post-holder will be required to successfully complete training in consent and Good Clinical Practice to ensure that the rights, safety and well-being of patients and the high quality of the research data is maintained within the CRF. Full funding of these courses will be provided through the CRF. Full time or part time will be considered.The successful post-holder will be required to have experience of working in the NHS.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

John Haughney, Associate Clinical Director, Glasgow Clinical Research Facility, 0141 232 7600, [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date, you may be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole-time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates must provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools or other third-party assistance to generate, draft or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the recruitment process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.