# Clinical Research Fellow in Cystic Fibrosis Trials > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-cystic-fibrosis-trials/76eb2c1d-8684-4e71-b764-6d812322ef7d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-cystic-fibrosis-trials/76eb2c1d-8684-4e71-b764-6d812322ef7d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Respiratory Medicine - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £54,499 - £76,582 Dependant on grade/experience - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance) - **Employment type:** Part time - 32 hours per week (Occasional out of hours working may be required.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T09:12:31.251Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Guys_St_Thomas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Respiratory_Medicine/Paediatric_Respiratory_Medicine-v8088408 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8088408?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to be based at the Royal Brompton Hospital. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join our CF Clinical Trials Team which has a very active and expanding clinical trials portfolio. The post is ideally suited for a paediatric or adult respiratory trainee wishing to a) gain a full understanding of the CF clinical trials pipeline, b) become trained and experienced in all aspects of clinical trial conduct including Good Clinical Practice, Research Ethics, Informed Consent, specialised outcome measures (which may include sweat testing, nasal potential difference and lung clearance index), and 3) develop independent research of their own. Trainees with an interest in CF through experience in gastroenterology, endocrinology, or other CF-related complications, will also be considered. The successful candidate will work alongside the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will focus on clinical trials and research in cystic fibrosis, including all duties relating to the successful running of clinical trials across the age range. For an appropriate candidate, there may be the opportunity to plan an independent research project for development into a higher research degree, such as a MD (Res). The post is suitable for applicants with a range of experience; the key is enthusiasm, and training in the required role will be provided. ### Main duties of the job The appointee will focus on clinical trials and research in cystic fibrosis, although there may also be opportunities for involvement in other Chronic Suppurative Lung Diseases such as bronchiectasis and primary ciliary dyskinesia. Roles include: - Assisting the team in the identification of suitable patients to approach and assessing eligibility - Studying for and obtaining Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification and Consent Training - Attending Investigator Meetings, Initiation visits for new trials and assisting with preparation for and conduct of monitoring/ close-out visits and regulatory inspections - Preparing for and attending monthly team review meetings - Performing clinical assessments adhering to trial protocols - Reviewing laboratory test results - Reviewing and grading adverse events; communicating closely with the consultants on these - Liaising with sponsors and Clinical Research Organisations ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical/research The appointee will have an opportunity to gain experience of adult and paediatric respiratory medicine by attending clinics and ward rounds on a supernumerary basis. They will also have the opportunity to develop their own research/quality improvement projects and contribute to other research within the department. For post-holders undertaking such activities, we will support abstract submissions to national and international conferences for further exposure to CF related research. On Call None; there may be opportunities for ad hoc cover of absences to be provided by a suitable qualified and experienced post-holder (optional). Education and Training Both Adult and Paediatric departments have regular teaching activities which the Fellow would be encouraged to attend. There are weekly respiratory seminars run through the Respiratory Clinical Research Facility. The National Heart and Lung Institute has excellent facilities for studying and an extensive library with all the current journals and textbooks.  The National Heart and Lung Institute is part of Imperial College, which greatly enhances the facilities available for studying and research. Numerous postgraduate courses are held in the National Heart and Lung Institute and the CF Department takes an active part.  Postgraduate students are attached to the Department and receive tutorials and ward rounds from members of the Department. GMC Registration You are required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and to produce such evidence as may be requested. ## Person Specification ### OTHER REQUIREMENTS **Essential** - Registration with GMC ### PERSONAL QUALITIES **Essential** - Builds a strong and effective relationship with patients, their parents and families and colleagues and gain in their confidence and trust - Is able to cope with pressure as well as adapt to constant change and new demands - Demonstrates honesty, commitment, and integrity ### EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE **Essential** - Adult or paediatric respiratory medicine - Cystic Fibrosis **Desirable** - Clinical experience in paediatric medicine ### EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent **Desirable** - GCP - MRCP or MRCPCH ### SKILLS & ABILITIES - CLINICAL **Essential** - Technical and clinical skills required for adult or paediatric respiratory medicine - Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence based medicine - Ability to organise self and others - Understanding of Informed Consent principles **Desirable** - ALS/PALS/APLS ### SKILLS & ABILITIES - RESEARCH **Essential** - Interest in, and an ability to initiate & conduct research - Attention to detail and meticulous record keeping **Desirable** - Published research - Involvement in clinical trials ## Documents - [advert: clinical research fellow in cf trials (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10384417) - [job description: clinical research fellow in cystic fibrosis trials (pdf, 280.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10384415) - [functional requirements: clinical research fellow in cystic fibrosis trials (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10384416) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.