Clinical Research Fellow (CRF) in Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Main area Obstetrics and Gynaecology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Aug’26 – Aug-27) Hours Part time – 34 hours per week Job ref 381-WC-7977877
Site SWB NHS Trust Town Birmingham Salary £52,656 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/09/2026 23:59
Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Research Fellow to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department within the Women and Child Health Group. The post is based at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital and the Clinical Research Facility at Sandwell Health Campus. This post provides an opportunity to undertake research in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), including clinical trials and translational research within reproductive medicine. The successful candidate will work within an established research team and will be supported to complete an MRes degree (with potential progression to MD/PhD). This is a fixed-term post for one year, commencing August–September 2026. Applications are invited from candidates with at least 12 months’ NHS experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or reproductive medicine following Foundation training. Closing date: 13th June 2026 Interview date: 24th June 2026
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to develop research skills in reproductive medicine, with a focus on PCOS and metabolic health. The role includes involvement in systematic reviews, data analysis, and development of clinical research projects, including preparation for governance and ethical approvals. The appointee will complete NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and support recruitment and delivery of clinical research studies. There will be opportunities to contribute to fertility, weight management and general gynaecology clinics, and to gain experience in research within ambulatory and outpatient settings.
Working for our organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please fine the detailed job description and personal specification attached for further information.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB) or equivalent
- MRCOG
- ALS
Clinical Experience
- Completion of foundation training
- At least ST1 equivalent subsequent NHS clinical work
- Recent experience in Obs/Gynae
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Clinical Effectiveness
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
- Led audit projects and completed audit cycle
- Experience in statistics methods
The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond.
To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:
- Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a ‘hot and cold’ arrangement
- Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
- Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a ‘Networked Service Solution’ approach across the four sites
Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.
As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining ourGreen Impact (opens in a new tab) programme.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Please note-If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it will close before the stated closing date. Please ensure that you have completed and submitted your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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