Clinical Research Fellow (ST3/4 Registrar) Rheumatology

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Job summary

A major NHS provider is looking for a Clinical Research Fellow to join the Rheumatology Team in Basingstoke. The ideal candidate has GMC registration, experience at SpR level, and an interest in clinical research. Responsibilities include supporting the Rheumatology outpatient service, managing trials, and improving patient care. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced research in rheumatology while developing your clinical skills. Salary ranges from £61,825 to £70,425 annually.

Qualifications

• GMC Registered with licence to practice.
• UK/NHS experience required.
• Interest in managing autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
• Research experience and GCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Rheumatology outpatient service and inpatient care.
• Contribute to clinical research in the Rheumatology Department.
• Collaborate with the Rheumatology Research Nurses.

Skills

Good patient and peer communication skills

Education

BM, MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Main area Rheumatology Grade Registrar Contract 6 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Rota enhancements) Job ref 251-MD25099

Employer Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Town Basingstoke Salary £61,825 - £70,425 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/12/2025 08:00

Clinical Research Fellow (ST3/4 Registrar) Rheumatology

Registrar

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

Come and Join our dynamic department as a Clinical Research Fellow attached to the Rheumatology Team. We are looking for a doctor workng at SpR level with Rheumatology and research experience.

The majority of time in this post is to support and develop clinical research in the Rheumatology Department, working with the Rheumatology Research Nurses and the Rheumatology Research Lead.

It will also involve providing support to the Rheumatology Department – outpatient clinics, ward referrals, Day Case Unit.

Deliver clinical expertise to the Rheumatology Research Nurses to ensure clinical information on patients in trials are collated in a timely fashion. Support patients while recruiting to clinical trials, consenting patients, collating clinical data and ensuring accuracy. Increasing recruits to NIHR portfolio studies.

Attending CRN research fellow development days. The post holder will be expected to gain experience to allow them to become confident as a Principle Investigator (PI).

You will be expected to develop your clinical skills in the management of patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases and your educational needs will be tailored according to your career intentions.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide support for our outpatient service but will also be involved with inpatient care, which is an integral part of the whole rheumatology service. This post will provide support for our Rheumatology outpatient service but also help us to achieve our 5 year goal of excellent care in Rheumatology including our biologics, CTD and fracture liaison services. Setting up an Ankylosing Spondylitis service, Rheumatology transition to adulthood and Fracture Liaison services are particular areas in development at the present time.

Working for our organisation

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the major provider of hospital services to the population of North and mid Hampshire and surrounding areas. The hospitals in Basingstoke and Winchester provide a comprehensive range of acute services as well as being a tertiary referral centre for colorectal, liver, peritoneal carcinomatosis, haemophilia and pseudomyxoma surgery.

Services are provided across Basingstoke, Winchester and Andover sites.
The Trust covers a population of 600,000 incorporating Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospitals (BNHH), Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH) and
community hospitals. We provide one hospital service across multiple localities, delivering services as close as possible to the patient. BNHH and RHCH are 23 miles apart, situated in the middle of the M3
corridor, with excellent transport links to London and the south coast.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are a dynamic team of consultants, with three colleagues with dual accreditation in Rheumatology and GIM. We are supported by enthusiastic nurse practitioners. Our Specialist Nurses run outpatient clinics, a Patient Advice Line service, provide joint injection clinics and support the role of the medical team.

The job description attached to this vacancy covers details of the role and the personal skills we are looking for in applicants.

Person specification

• GMC Registered with licence to practice
• BM, MBBS or equivalent
• UK/NHS experience
• Working at SpR level
• Interest in management of autoimmune rheumatic diseases
• Research experience
• GCP Certification

Experience

• Able to assess and manage emergency medical admissions
• Good patient and peer communication skills
• Consent training
• Ultrasound training

Skills

• Good patient and peer communication skills

Other specific requirements

• Desire to participate in clinical research
• Ability to travel independently to all hospital sites

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
• We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.

Tackling Climate Change:

Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Action [e-mail].

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Dr Emma Williams
Job title Consultant
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 07932 785488
Additional information

You are encouraged to contact the department for an informal visit.

Claire Washburn, Operational Service Manager

[e-mail] or 07884 817817