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Junior Clinical Trials Fellow in Infectious Diseases F2+/CT1

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Sheffield

AI generated summary

  • You should be GMC registered with a license, motivated to gain experience in Infectious Diseases, and able to undergo Good Clinical Practice training. Sponsorship required if no UK residency.
  • You will enroll participants in clinical trials, collect data, process samples, liaise with teams, support monitoring visits, conduct follow-ups, and potentially manage your own project.

Requirements

  • A motivation to gain additional experience in the field of Infectious Diseases is desirable.
  • Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required.
  • If the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
  • The duties of this post are equivalent to CT1 / F2+ level.
  • The post holder will be expected to undergo training and certification in Good Clinical Practice (unless already certified) as well as individual study specific training.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will primarily be responsible for identifying and enrolling eligible in-patients, outpatients and healthy volunteers to a portfolio of clinical trials in infection. Other responsibilities include data collection, sample processing, liaising with different clinical and research teams, supporting monitoring visits from central study teams, conducting participant follow-up where required, and project management. 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. The post holder will be expected to undergo training and certification in Good Clinical Practice (unless already certified) as well individual study specific training. The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) nursing team, local principal investigators for each study and the clinical teams in the department.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Junior Clinical Trials Fellow position?

The appointment is for a fixed term period of 12 months, commencing in August 2026.

Is the position recognized as a training post?

No, this post is not recognized as a training post.

What is required in terms of registration to apply for this position?

Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required.

Will I receive training for the Good Clinical Practice certification?

Yes, the post holder will be expected to undergo training and certification in Good Clinical Practice unless already certified.

What types of trials will I be involved in?

The current portfolio includes interventional and observational studies such as respiratory trials, gastrointestinal vaccine studies, and trials related to antimicrobial resistance.

Are there opportunities for leadership and management skill development?

Yes, there are opportunities to develop leadership and management skills via the NIHR Associate PI training scheme.

Will I be required to conduct participant follow-up as part of my duties?

Yes, conducting participant follow-up where required is one of the responsibilities of the position.

Who should I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Dr. Ruth Payne, Senior Lecturer and Hon Consultant in Microbiology, at ruth.payne2@nhs.net or by phone at 0114 2159530.

Is sponsorship provided for applicants without the right of residence in the UK?

Yes, sponsorship will be required for those who do not hold the right of residence in the UK.

What is the focus area of this clinical trials fellow position?

The focus area is in the field of Infectious Diseases.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire’s best known teaching hospitals. The Royal Hallamshire Hospital The Northern General Hospital Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Weston Park Cancer Hospital Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. The Trust has been awarded the title of ‘Hospital Trust of the Year’ in the Good Hospital Guide three times in five years and we are proud to be in the top 20% of NHS Trusts for patient satisfaction. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.