Clinical research Fellow to work in Rheumatology / Musculoskeletal Research
This is an appointment for a Clinical research Fellow to work in Rheumatology / Musculoskeletal Research within the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, offered on a fixed term basis until August 2027 with the potential for extension subject to funding. The appointee will conduct research in Musculoskeletal Disease, Work Stream 2 and Spondyloarthritis portfolio, including research aimed at preventing psoriatic arthritis and other spondyloarthritis. The post will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds. Applicants should have 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent. Interviews will be held Tuesday morning, 9th June 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Sayyora (sayyorakhon.alieva@nhs.net) for more information.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct research in Musculoskeletal Disease Work Stream 2 and Spondyloarthritis portfolio, including prevention research for psoriatic arthritis and other spondyloarthritis.
- Work in conjunction with LIRMM at the University of Leeds, coordinating day‑to‑day research activities.
- Undertake projects in a variety of areas within the workstream.
- Act as sub‑investigator in external clinical trials in the relevant disease area as required.
- Co‑ordinate the maintenance of clinical databases for this patient population.
- Participate in clinical activities directly related to the disease area and research.
- Attend and participate in BRC meetings, research presentations, journal reviews and external speaker meetings held regularly at Chapel Allerton Hospital and other locations.
- Be actively involved in the Leeds BRC Trainees Network.
Job responsibilities
- Deliver prescribed project objectives on time and within budget.
- Be responsible to the workstream leads for the successful day‑to‑day running of the research activities.
- Collaborate with other researchers to build sustainable partnerships of mutual benefit and aid the process of dissemination.
- Communicate and provide information to academic supervisors including the regular attendance at formal supervisory meetings.
- Attend and prepare reports for regular meetings with other members of the grant team, to report progress, agree future work and exchange data/experience.
- Manage aspects of the project and co‑ordinate work with other internal and external collaborators.
- Independently identify additional external and internal resources to effectively deliver the project work.
- Ensure good progress is maintained and work is undertaken in a systematic way that is well documented so that data can be shared across the project group.
- Prepare written papers and presentations to disseminate the research findings.
- Work effectively and positively as required as a team player on a broad range of activities and related projects within the wider research groupings and the Trust to help achieve the broader strategic development.
- Participate in public engagement activities.
- Identify other research project opportunities and directions as they arise.
- Uphold and enhance the internationally excellent reputation of the organisations you will be associated with and the independent network of contacts by building collaborations with other academics, external stakeholders and users such as clinicians.
What you will bring to the role
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely and is aware of own training needs.
- 12 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent.
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competencies in medicine or surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training).
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues.
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions indicating an analytical / scientific approach.
- Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues.
- Demonstrates probity, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respect confidentiality.
Sponsorship eligibility
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions can be found here.
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