Clinical Research Fellow – Endoscopy
Closing date: 05 May 2026
Full-time fixed term post for 12 months – MT04
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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust being ranked the top recruiting large acute trusts.
We are seeking a self‑motivated and driven individual to join our Endoscopy Research Unit.
Main duties of the job
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious trainee gastroenterologist to gain experience of delivering clinical research under the supervision of Professor Pradeep Bhandari.
In addition to helping deliver NIHR portfolio studies, the post holder will be supported to develop an investigator‑led project subject to their interests and register for a higher degree if required.
We have a strong, successful track record of delivering research studies and have supported MRes/MD/PhD research fellows with an aim for them to achieve their higher degrees and peer‑reviewed publications. We undertake numerous local and national research studies, and the fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to these.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will achieve publications in peer‑reviewed journals and presentations at national and international meetings. In addition, they will conduct multi‑centre portfolio studies and unique original research as part of the project. You will work closely with the lead clinicians and wider team of trial staff to set up, deliver and develop research studies. As part of our University Hospital partnership, we also work closely with University of Portsmouth colleagues and members of the public to co‑produce grant applications and study protocols.
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.
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies according to protocols.
- Supporting the Principal Investigator and/or the Departmental Research Lead in submitting applications for NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust.
- Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Ensuring trial‑specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
- 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.
- Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients and their relatives and for the local Clinical teams, with respect to trial activities.
- Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organisations to ensure the successful delivery of trials.
- Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format, and accurately recording data as required by each Trial.
- Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitating their resolution.
- Working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research activity and provide ongoing review and development of these SOPs.
- Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH‑GCP, 1996) and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005). Enforce all applicable standards (e.g. Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004) for research.
- Undertaking research projects in Gastroenterology. The post holder will be encouraged to register for an MD thesis or similar and present their findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
- Assisting with running current multi‑centre clinical research trials recruitment, consenting, performing procedures as per protocol.
- On completion of the trial data analysis, publishing of results and writing papers.
- Write grant applications for future studies, as identified.
- Actively participate in the research team meetings, including current research fellows, research nurses and department consultants.
- Attend Research Fellow meetings, to describe delivery on Research Network Portfolio trials, quality improvements made, show knowledge transfer and progress on academic studies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Successful completion of medical training to IMY2 level or equivalent.
- A pass achieved for part 2 written component of the MRCP examination or MRCS Part 2.
- Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate from a Resuscitation Council (UK) registered ALS courses.
- MSc or FRCS Intercollegiate/Full Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate.
- Peer‑reviewed publications.
Experience
- An interest in clinical research.
- Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a medical specialty.
- To be competent in managing common medical emergencies.
- To have a good understanding of general medicine.
- Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information.
- Previous experience working within the NHS.
Additional criteria
- Successful completion of medical training to IMY2 level or equivalent. A pass achieved for part 2 written component of the MRCP examination or MRCS Part 2. Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate from a Resuscitation Council (UK) registered ALS courses.
- MSc or FRCS Intercollegiate/Full Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Good Clinical Practice certificate. Peer‑reviewed publications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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Closing date: 05 May 2026
Full-time fixed term post for 12 months – MT04
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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust being ranked the top recruiting large acute trusts.
We are seeking a self‑motivated and driven individual to join our Endoscopy Research Unit.
Main duties of the job
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious trainee gastroenterologist to gain experience of delivering clinical research under the supervision of Professor Pradeep Bhandari.
In addition to helping deliver NIHR portfolio studies, the post holder will be supported to develop an investigator‑led project subject to their interests and register for a higher degree if required.
We have a strong, successful track record of delivering research studies and have supported MRes/MD/PhD research fellows with an aim for them to achieve their higher degrees and peer‑reviewed publications. We undertake numerous local and national research studies, and the fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to these.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will achieve publications in peer‑reviewed journals and presentations at national and international meetings. In addition, they will conduct multi‑centre portfolio studies and unique original research as part of the project. You will work closely with the lead clinicians and wider team of trial staff to set up, deliver and develop research studies. As part of our University Hospital partnership, we also work closely with University of Portsmouth colleagues and members of the public to co‑produce grant applications and study protocols.
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.
Job responsibilities
Duties will include:
- Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies according to protocols.
- Supporting the Principal Investigator and/or the Departmental Research Lead in submitting applications for NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust.
- Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Ensuring trial‑specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
- 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.
- Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients and their relatives and for the local Clinical teams, with respect to trial activities.
- Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organisations to ensure the successful delivery of trials.
- Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format, and accurately recording data as required by each Trial.
- Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitating their resolution.
- Working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research activity and provide ongoing review and development of these SOPs.
- Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH‑GCP, 1996) and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005). Enforce all applicable standards (e.g. Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004) for research.
- Undertaking research projects in Gastroenterology. The post holder will be encouraged to register for an MD thesis or similar and present their findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
- Assisting with running current multi‑centre clinical research trials recruitment, consenting, performing procedures as per protocol.
- On completion of the trial data analysis, publishing of results and writing papers.
- Write grant applications for future studies, as identified.
- Actively participate in the research team meetings, including current research fellows, research nurses and department consultants.
- Attend Research Fellow meetings, to describe delivery on Research Network Portfolio trials, quality improvements made, show knowledge transfer and progress on academic studies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Successful completion of medical training to IMY2 level or equivalent.
- A pass achieved for part 2 written component of the MRCP examination or MRCS Part 2.
- Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate from a Resuscitation Council (UK) registered ALS courses.
- MSc or FRCS Intercollegiate/Full Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate.
- Peer‑reviewed publications.
Experience
- An interest in clinical research.
- Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a medical specialty.
- To be competent in managing common medical emergencies.
- To have a good understanding of general medicine.
- Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information.
- Previous experience working within the NHS.
Additional criteria
- Successful completion of medical training to IMY2 level or equivalent. A pass achieved for part 2 written component of the MRCP examination or MRCS Part 2. Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate from a Resuscitation Council (UK) registered ALS courses.
- MSc or FRCS Intercollegiate/Full Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Good Clinical Practice certificate. Peer‑reviewed publications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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