Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
This fixed-term one-year post would suit trainees who have a special interest in clinical and translational research and those who want to gain clinical research experience before a decision on pursuing an academic career. The post holders will have the opportunity to study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research. Applicants will have completed Foundation Training.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
This post is available from 6 August 2025 until 4 August 2026 and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application. Previous NHS experience is essential.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The main duty of the post holder is either to support the delivery of cancer experimental medicine studies and clinical trials conducted at the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre or late phase studies and haematology research on ward 11 Freeman Hospital.
The fellow will be expected to serve as sub-investigator for research studies/clinical trials under the supervision of the respective principal investigator. The specific duties the fellow will be involved depends on individual trials but typically involves taking informed consent, assessment against eligibility criteria, assessment of disease activity and severity, assessment and reporting of adverse events, supervision of administration of the investigational medicinal product (IMP) and provide medical emergency cover for research participants attending the facility. It is expected that the fellow will be supporting several trials concurrently.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Professor Ruth Plummer via email at ruth.plummer@nhs.net.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, 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, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Personal Education:
The post-holder is encouraged to maintain clinical competence and good clinical practice. There are regular training sessions in clinical and research skills which the post-holder is expected to attend. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical research. This may be part or fully refunded, subject to successful completion of the year and course. There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research projects.
Administrative:
Successful applicant will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks associated with the clinical trials that are allocated to him/her by the Director of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre, including keeping of accurate and timely medical records, ordering investigations and receiving results.
Research/Audit:
There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research/audit projects. This will be particularly attractive for post-holder who wants to gain additional experience in their chosen specialty or specialty of interest. This will be discussed at the start of the post so that appropriate academic/clinical supervisor can be identified.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Personal Education:
The post-holder is encouraged to maintain clinical competence and good clinical practice. There are regular training sessions in clinical and research skills which the post-holder is expected to attend. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical research. This may be part or fully refunded, subject to successful completion of the year and course. There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research projects.
Administrative:
Successful applicant will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks associated with the clinical trials that are allocated to him/her by the Director of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre, including keeping of accurate and timely medical records, ordering investigations and receiving results.
Research/Audit:
There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research/audit projects. This will be particularly attractive for post-holder who wants to gain additional experience in their chosen specialty or specialty of interest. This will be discussed at the start of the post so that appropriate academic/clinical supervisor can be identified.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration at time of application
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree
- ALS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts
- Ability to perform basic general procedures
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability
- Understanding of management goals
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions
- Some knowledge of learning theories
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change
- Evidence in participation in research projects
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Committed to continued self-directed learning
- Evidence of organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Desirable
- Development of organisational strategies
- Evidence of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration at time of application
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree
- ALS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts
- Ability to perform basic general procedures
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability
- Understanding of management goals
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions
- Some knowledge of learning theories
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change
- Evidence in participation in research projects
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Committed to continued self-directed learning
- Evidence of organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Desirable
- Development of organisational strategies
- Evidence of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Values
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Time management skills
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
