Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- Foundation Year 2 Equivalent
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 317-TD-25-176
- Employer
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CR Team 8 527007
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- £42,008 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Research Fellow Neurology (FY2 equivalent)
Foundation Year 2 Equivalent
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Doctor to join our dynamic clinical trials team, specialising in neurology clinical trials. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to embark on a career in clinical research, with little or no prior experience required as comprehensive training will be provided.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality clinical trials, including randomised control trials of epilepsy treatments, studies on ultra-long-term wearable devices, genetic research, and microbiome registries. You will gain invaluable clinical exposure and develop a broad range of skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
· Assist with patient recruitment, assessments, and monitoring during trials.
· Ensure accurate data collection and adherence to clinical trial protocols.
Administrative:
· Maintain detailed and organised clinical trial records.
· Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth trial operations.
Research:
· Contribute to the development and implementation of research studies.
· Analyse data and assist in the preparation of research reports and publications.
Teaching:
· Participate in educational sessions and training for team members.
· Share insights and knowledge gained from clinical trial experiences with peers and juniors.
Working for our organisation
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key responsibilities include assisting with patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial protocols. An eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential attributes for this role. You will be joining a trials team with a dedicated clinical trials co-ordinator, data entry officer and two research nurses. You will get the opportunity to run research clinics and produce abstracts for conferences, attend national epilepsy research meetings.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Paid experience working in the NHS.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential criteria
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable criteria
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Experience of audit projects.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Cowan
- Job title
- HR Advisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
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