A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications are invited for the post of a Clinical Research Fellow (ST3-5) in Gastroenterology (IBD Trials). This post is available to commence as soon as possible for 12 months.
The post will initially be for 1 year but depending on satisfactory progress, the post could be extended for up to 2 years.
The successful applicant will be mainly involved in recruiting participants to clinical trials in inflammatory bowel disease. As part of this, the applicant will be expected to contribute to a minimum of two IBD clinics and scheduled colonoscopy visits for patients. The applicant will also be expected to contribute to other, commercial (clinical trials) and investigator-led research activities and work closely with research nurses as well as existing clinical research fellows within the department. Depending on the candidate’s interest, there will be an opportunity to develop a programme of research.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The duties of this post include a commitment to the provision of an endoscopy and outpatient clinics. These sessions are worked at flexible times planned one month in advance to cover leave and Consultant ward commitments. Applicants should be at the mid point or near the end of their specialist training and independent in Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Colonoscopy.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025