Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology

Job overview

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Fellow to join and support the delivery of the research and clinical activities carried out within our award-winning Rheumatology Service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. The post offers excellent training in clinical research methodology and conduct, including clinical trials and observational studies, alongside carefully integrated rheumatology clinical experience.

Main duties of the job

The research element will encompass observational research studies and commercial and non-commercial clinical trials assessing some of the latest treatments in the field. You will function collaboratively within a group of doctors, nurses and clinical research practitioners to achieve team objectives and to maintain and promote the safety and wellbeing of patients, research participants and ensure the integrity of research outcomes.

The clinical component of the role will involve the assessment, investigation and ongoing management of patients attending our specialist rheumatology outpatient clinics at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). The post holder will work under the supervision of consultant rheumatologists, contributing to both general and subspecialty clinics, and will be involved in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of inflammatory and non‑inflammatory rheumatological conditions. Responsibilities will include conducting new and follow‑up patient consultations, formulating and implementing management plans, interpreting laboratory and imaging results, and ensuring high standards of documentation and communication. The clinical fellow will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including specialist nurses, allied health professionals and pharmacists, to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care, and will have opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills within a tertiary referral setting.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see below full Job Description and Person Specification for more details. The post offers excellent training in clinical research methodology and conduct, including clinical trials and observational studies, alongside carefully integrated rheumatology clinical experience.

*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***