The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a Clinical Research Fellow position in the Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CT1-2 equivalent).
Clinical Research Fellow Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CT1-2 equiv)
The closing date is 09 June 2026
We are delighted to offer a one-year Clinical Research Fellowship within our Movement Disorders team, as the Newcastle Movement Disorders Clinical Fellow. This unique role provides hands‑on involvement in internationally recognised clinical trials, including the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI), alongside opportunities to develop procedural skills and gain exposure to specialist clinics. You will work closely with experienced neurologists and researchers, with mentorship and support to initiate your own research project. For the right candidate, this fellowship can evolve into an MD or PhD and serve as a foundation for an academic or specialist career.
This post is to commence as soon as possible for 12 months.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Main duties of the job
To act as an investigator in the PPMI study and other academic or commercial clinical trials, while supporting specialist movement disorder clinics. The role combines clinical responsibilities with research activities, offering the opportunity to develop procedural skills, contribute to high‑impact studies, and initiate your own research project under expert supervision.
Job responsibilities
Participate as an investigator in PPMI and other investigator‑led or commercial clinical trials. Recruit and consent patients/participants, ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards. Provide clinical management of trial participants. Support Clinical Research Nurses and Trial Assistants in delivering high‑quality care. Perform lumbar punctures and skin biopsies.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualifications
- Full GMC registration at the time of application
- MRCP or equivalent.
- MRCP Part 1 or equivalent.
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS). Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, BSc (or equivalent).
- Good Clinical Practice certificate
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Skilled in performing lumbar punctures unsupervised
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Previous experience in clinical research/clinical trials.
- Additional experience in Neurology or allied Neuroscience specialities
Management and Administration Experience
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- Proven management and administration ability.Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
- Experience of audit projects.
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.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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