Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology at The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Royal United Hospitals Foundation Trust in Bath. The position is for a full-time (1.0 WTE) one-year fixed term post to commence 6th August 2025 which will provide opportunities for training in clinical rheumatology, clinical trials and research.

We welcome applications from interested, highly motivated individuals to join our specialist team. The RNHRD offers excellent clinical and research opportunities supported by a large, friendly and highly motivated inter-disciplinary team. We would encourage all interested candidates to discuss the opportunities available.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have a licence to practice.  Applicants must have completed a foundation training programme (or equivalent) and have at least 2 years’ experience working in general medical specialties.  Prior Rheumatology experience is preferable but not essential.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Dr Tehseen Ahmed, Consultant Rheumatologist and Clinical Lead via  [email protected].

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will split their time between the clinical Rheumatology teamand supporting the Rheumatology research team (the ratio of clinical to research time may vary dependent on the needs of the service). The appointee will work with the Principal Investigators and research    nurses to recruit patients to time and target to research projects. The appointee will conduct research appointments for patients involved in research which is in line with the overall Research strategy of the Trust. -          The appointee will have the opportunity to develop and undertake a specific area of research under the guidance of a leading consultant at the RNHRD although time is variable. Small projects may be undertaken during the year for which the appointee will be expected to have research protocols agreed by the Trust’s R&D office and any relevant Health Research Authority approvals, present findings at appropriate meetings and submit results for publication.  There may also be the opportunity to develop larger project applications for future external funding with the potential opportunity for the appointee to register for a higher degree (ie MD or PhD) through the University of Bath.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.