Clinical Research Fellow
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust · Clinical Research Associate · viaNHS Jobs
£54499.00
- Closing date
- 3 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Specialism
- Clinical Research Associate
- Sector
- Life Sciences
- Reference
- nhs-5676993
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Job summary
Full-time fixed term post for 12 months - MT03
The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and innovation. Last year our research teams recruited over 16,000 participants into clinical trials and this effort led to PHU being ranked the top recruiting large acute trusts.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to work as part of our Research Delivery Team supporting high-quality research visits as part of an agile workforce.
Previous candidates do not need to apply
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the coordination and management of trial activities
Submitting applications for relevant Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust/University.
Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format and accurately record data as required by each project.
Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005).
Actively participate in team meetings, including research fellows, research nurses and department consultants and University staff.
Promote a culture of academic excellence through peer-peer learning and education sessions and journal club.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£54,499 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2467H
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the coordination and management of trial activities
Submitting applications for relevant Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust/University.
Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format and accurately record data as required by each project.
Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005).
Actively participate in team meetings, including research fellows, research nurses and department consultants and University staff.
Promote a culture of academic excellence through peer-peer learning and education sessions and journal club
Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the coordination and management of trial activities
Submitting applications for relevant Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust/University.
Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format and accurately record data as required by each project.
Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005).
Actively participate in team meetings, including research fellows, research nurses and department consultants and University staff.
Promote a culture of academic excellence through peer-peer learning and education sessions and journal club
Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 3 Nov 2026.
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