Clinical Research Fellow - Junior
The closing date is 05 April 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a junior research clinical fellow to join the research team within the Royal Liverpool Hospital Site of UHLG.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous cardiology experience along with proficient research skills, it is essential that you will have experience of managing a commercial research portfolio.
The post is for a period of up to 12 months - fixed term.
The successful post holder would be looking to gain training in both research methodology and clinical cardiology. The post is primarily aimed at those who would wish to develop a research project to be taken forward into a higher degree (MD or PhD depending on the wishes of the successful candidate and the nature of the project) over a further 2-3 year period. However, consideration would also be given to those wishing to use the year as a prelude to application for an STR training programme in cardiology.
Main duties of the job
Department of Cardiology, is seeking a clinical/research fellow for an initial period of 12 months.
Time will be split approximately 60:40 between research and clinical duties. The successful candidate would be responsible for the day to day medical supervision of our portfolio of commercial clinical research studies and would receive training in commercial research methodology and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) under the direct supervision of the cardiology research lead, Dr. Mike Fisher. In addition, they would be responsible for delivery of the cardiology input into the Robert Jones Alkaptonuria Unit, a European centre for delivery of coordinated care to patients with this rare inborn metabolic condition. There will be the opportunity to develop a research proposal suitable for a higher degree and the intention would be to secure competitive grant funding for this. If this is successful, the candidate would then be able to continue into a full research fellowship, with the option to register the degree at either the University of Liverpool, or Imperial University London depending on the nature of the project.
The clinical sessions are negotiable, but it is suggested that there would be 4 sessions per week, consisting of 2 ward based or clinical sessions and 2 sessions of procedural training designed to meet the needs and aspirations of the candidate. In addition participation in the cardiology on call rota is a requirement (please see job description for details).
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Details
Date posted
24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-CEF-55-26
Job locations
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Liverpool
L7 8XP
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Liverpool
L7 8XP
Employer's website
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