Job summary Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow within R&D Theme 5 (Barnet and Chase Farm), Rheumatology Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital & Edgware Community Hospital. Main duties of the job We are very pleased to offer the appointment of a clinical research fellow in Rheumatology and in Phase II to IV rheumatology trials to work within the R&D at the Royal Free London Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is cross site at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital & Edgware Community Hospital and offers an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a committed team of consultants in this well-developed service. As such, they will have responsibilities for patient care and recruitment into clinical trials. The appointee will gain a range of generic and transferable skills including trial design and management and will be expected publish research manuscripts and present at national and international meetings. The post would be ideally suited to trainees who wish to strengthen their CV in pursuit specialist training or ACF positions within Rheumatology, or senior trainees looking for entry points into postgraduate research. The post will run for a 12-month period. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum plus LW Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 391-RFL-6870734 Job locations Barnet Hospital Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Barnet EN5 3DJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential Medical degree Desirable Membership of relevant Royal College or overseas equivalent Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate Experience Desirable Relevant experience in medical specialities including rheumatology Work in a clinical trials environment Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof Skills and aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills/verbal and written Ability to take on tasks and responsibilities in a multi-professional team and to be able to work effectively and sensitively within it Desirable Proven ability in relevant subject areas Ability to provide clinical supervision Person Specification Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications Essential Medical degree Desirable Membership of relevant Royal College or overseas equivalent Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate Experience Desirable Relevant experience in medical specialities including rheumatology Work in a clinical trials environment Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof Skills and aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills/verbal and written Ability to take on tasks and responsibilities in a multi-professional team and to be able to work effectively and sensitively within it Desirable Proven ability in relevant subject areas Ability to provide clinical supervision 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Barnet Hospital Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Barnet EN5 3DJ Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)