Job overview
Research Fellow in Paediatric Endocrinology
(Equivalent of Specialist Trainee 3+)
This is a 12 month fixed term position working at FTE which will be based in the NIHR GOSH CRF, the role is available from March 2026. The post holder will be dedicated solely to paediatric endocrinology research. They will be instrumental in helping to conduct commercially and other externally funded studies, including phase I, II and III trials, as well as registry studies under the supervision of the relevant primary and sub-investigator(s). Depending on research funding, there is the possibility of either extending this to a full time equivalent position, or extending its duration.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
1. Assisting with screening and review of whether proposed patients meet inclusion/ exclusion criteria
2. Reconfirming consent/ assent taken by primary and sub-investigators
3. Obtaining a thorough medical history and performing a detailed physical examination at baseline, reviewing these at set intervals as determined by various studies
4. Administration of trial-related patient questionnaires (training will be provided as needed)
5. Assisting nursing staff with obtaining vital signs, blood samples and other basic clinical tasks (training will be provided as needed)
6. Review and reporting of adverse and serious adverse events with support from the primary and/ or sub-investigators
7. Attendance at any trial-related meetings as determined by the primary and/ or sub-investigators
8. Other clinical tasks as dictated by various studies.
1. To analyse retrospective biochemical data in a cohort of patients with endocrine conditions and write up the clinical data.
2. To contribute to the drafting and submission of meeting abstracts, posters, and research manuscripts.
3. Participate or lead on audits and QI projects.
4. To contribute to the overall, normal activities of the research team and department as required, including attendance at department meetings and seminars.
1. This is a non-resident post. No additional emergency duties.
1. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder.
Working for our organisation
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.
Together with our research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK’s only academic Biomedical Research Centre specialising in paediatrics.
Most of the children we care for are referred from other hospitals throughout the UK and overseas. There are 60 nationally recognised clinical specialities at GOSH; the UK's widest range of specialist health services for children on one site. We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for. GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.
Creating a working environment where all our people are valued for who they are as well as what they do, and where they enjoy their work and coming into work, is everybody’s job and is in everybody’s interests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.
Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent training and development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.
Person specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential criteria
* Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
* MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
* Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice or IELTS Certificate with an overall score of with a minimum score of ‘7’ in each domain or Occupational English Test (medicine version) with a minimum score of ‘B’ in each domain.
Desirable criteria
* Higher degree – MSc, MPhil related discipline
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
* Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
* Ability to prioritise clinical needs
* Ability to establish and maintain working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
* Ability to take initiative when required
* Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in endocrinology
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology in endocrinology
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Wide experience in General Paediatrics and Neonatology in the UK at specialist registrar (ST4+ equivalent) level
* Understanding of principles of clinical governance
* Understanding of principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable criteria
* Experience of teaching and presenting
* Experience of clinical research and/ or audit activities
* Clinical expertise in paediatric endocrinology
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Always welcoming
* Always helpful
* Always expert
* Always one team
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.