# Clinical Trials Research Fellow-Rheumatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-trials-research-fellow-rheumatology/f5a3379d-8258-44a2-9530-5eb8b065e69b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-trials-research-fellow-rheumatology/f5a3379d-8258-44a2-9530-5eb8b065e69b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Rheumatology - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £67,325 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T13:42:34.235Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Rheumatology/Rheumatology-v7966716 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7966716?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. . ### 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. ## Job Details 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. . ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Documents - [functional requirements (pdf, 152.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10248368) - [clinical trials research fellow (pdf, 424.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10248366) - [clinical trials research fellow pspec (pdf, 216.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10248367) ## 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.