Junior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Research

Job summary

The Junior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Research is a key member of the Research and Development team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This 12 month opportunity involves taking a lead role in recruitment and delivery of clinical research throughout the trust.

You will work alongside a team of Research Nurses and Governance colleagues. You will also work under the supervision of multiple Principal Investigators (usually consultant level) and the Director of Research and Development, Prof Anil Hormis

Main duties of the job

There is an expectation that the successful applicant will have prior NHS experience and have the ability to work across multiple medical and surgical specialities, both adult and paediatric. However, a large proportion of current research focusses on Anaesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Respiratory Medicine and Oncology. This post is well suited to those post-foundation or core training, wishing to gain research experience prior to applying to speciality training.

The role provides opportunities to gain experience in clinical research, including the opportunity to complete the NIHR Associate PI Scheme. Previous fellows have achieved publications across various specialities and had the opportunity to attend and present at medical conferences.

Further opportunities include both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience within the hospitals education department. The post also offers a study budget to attend courses relevant to your career interests.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Details

• Date posted: 29 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £54,499 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9165-26-04-077
• Job locations: THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The R&D Department is responsible for the research management, governance, support and leadership of all aspects of research across the Trust and performs a variety of roles and functions to drive and deliver clinical research in the clinical pathway and foster a high value research-active culture.

The department is led by the Director of Research and the Lead Research Nurse/R&D Manager, with a team of Research Nurses, Research Governance, Pharmacy and Laboratory colleagues.

Our R&D team work with many external partners such as The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and other commercial companies and grant awarding bodies.

The post holder will support the set up and delivery of the NIHR portfolio of research across the Trust, including being responsible for the day to day running of clinical trials and other research studies in the Trust, meeting with clinical teams, recruiting participants and completing study procedures and administration according to REC/HRA approved study protocols.

There are also opportunities to further develop leadership and management skills via the NIHR Associate PI training scheme, and attend conferences and investigator meetings. The post holder will also be encouraged and supported to undertake their own project during this time.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Identifying and screening eligible patients

Taking informed consent

Providing clinical support for trials and research studies

Reviewing and completing medical assessments

Working collaboratively with the research nurses in providing specialist research and clinical care to research participants

Prescribing of investigational medicinal products

Data collection and capture

Providing administrative and data management support

Reporting of adverse events

Responding to data queries

Supporting the research team in the initiation and delivery of trials to time and target

Ensuring that patient treatments, assessments, follow ups and data collection are coordinated and processed according to the appropriate research protocols

To develop and maintain effective contacts with relevant stakeholders - local Principal Investigators, clinical teams, Sponsors, Regional Research Delivery Network

To work at all times according to research study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Trust Policy

To undertake any other duties, which may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and needs of the service

To facilitate participant involvement we aim to meet patients where best meets their needs, this includes travelling across sites