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Clinical Trials Research Fellow-Rheumatology


Location
Salary
£67,325 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Junior
Deadline
14 Jul 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed Term)
Posted Date
30 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

The clinical research fellow will be available to work on clinical research projects in scleroderma, and General Rheumatology. This post provides medical support for clinical trials including academic and commercial studies that focus on cutting edge novel therapies for scleroderma and its organ-based complications, including pulmonary hypertension and digital ulcers. In addition to undertaking research work in clinical trials, the post-holder will receive outstanding opportunities to train in the management of complex connective tissue diseases and be involved in a vigorous and highly successful translational research program in scleroderma, managing their own project

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain experience working in a major internationally renowned scleroderma center. It will provide training in clinical trials and translational medicine as well as scleroderma and its major complications. It would suit someone at the end of their rheumatology training who wishes to gain experience in clinical trials, or an individual considering a career in rheumatology wishing to obtain more exposure to the specialty in an exciting and stimulating academic environment. Applicants are encouraged to contact the study principal investigator for further information and details of the research projects.

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Main duties of the job

The clinical and research priorities of this post are those related to work as a co- investigator in clinical trials and other observational cohort studies to support and assist the principal investigators though appropriate delegated responsibilities. It is however, expected that the fellow will also have opportunity for personal research and other clinical work in rheumatology. There is also a new portfolio of CART T studies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this post please see the outlined the job description where this is detailed.

Person specification

Others

Essential

  • Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research Governance). Ability to act within these parameters
  • Member of Medical Defence organisation
  • GMC registration or eligibility for GMC registration

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills/verbal and written

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical degree

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This advert is for Clinical Trials Research Fellow-Rheumatology with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Rheumatology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.

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