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Clinical Research Fellow

University of Birmingham - College of Medicine and Health - School of Health Sciences - Department of Applied Health Sciences

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £36,130 to £45,413 Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 12th August 2025
Closes: 17th August 2025
Job Ref: 106169

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to March 2027

Background

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within two impactful applied health research programmes:

  • DEKODE – a digital quality improvement initiative improving outcomes in diabetes emergencies
  • PCOS SEVa – a national programme addressing variation in the quality of care for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Role Summary

  • Work within specified research grants and contribute to writing bids
  • Operate within the areas of diabetes, endocrinology, and/or women’s health
  • Analyse and interpret research findings and results
  • Contribute to generating funding
  • Contribute to public understanding of diabetes and women’s health through research engagement and dissemination

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

  • Support the design and implementation of research activities within DEKODE and PCOS SEVa
  • Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with mentorship as needed
  • Contribute to writing bids for research funding
  • Analyse and interpret clinical and research data
  • Apply clinical and academic knowledge to generate new intellectual understanding
  • Disseminate findings through publications, conferences, and seminars
  • Support intervention delivery and implementation in NHS settings
  • Liaise with NHS multidisciplinary teams to support research and intervention delivery
  • Support patient recruitment and consent processes in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
  • Supervise students and provide mentorship on research-related work
  • Contribute to developing new models, clinical pathways, or care interventions
  • Undertake management and administration tasks arising from research
  • Contribute to departmental research-related activities and academic citizenship
  • Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof
  • Provide guidance to support staff and students involved in the project
  • Deal with problems that may affect research timelines or delivery
  • Promote equality, value diversity, and foster an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

Essential

  • Medical degree
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise in the UK
  • Clinical experience in diabetes, endocrinology, general medicine or women’s health
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in academic medicine and service improvement
  • High-level analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader research-related administration

Desirable

  • Experience in clinical research or audit
  • Familiarity with NHS research governance and recruitment processes
  • Demonstrated interest in digital innovation or women’s health
  • Understanding of equality legislation and commitment to inclusive practice

Informal enquiries to Punith Kempegowda, email: p.kempegowda@bham.ac.uk 

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