Clinical Research Fellow in Biomedical Ultrasound for Wound Therapy

Salary (£): Grade E63: Salary in the range of £38,831- £52,656 per annum (pro-rata), dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with current pay protection and transitional arrangements in the NHS.

This is a part-time, fixed term position for 12 months.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. 

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Institute provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research. 

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: 

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

In this role you will act as the Key Local Investigator on the study. In this crucial role you will be expected to communicate effectively with participants, patients, carers, the research team and other professionals as appropriate to ensure that the trial protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are adhered to. You will provide support for Prof Fadi Issa including attending multidisciplinary meetings and clinics as appropriate, maintaining accurate participant’s records and ensuring all relevant information is documented in the medical notes and source data files. You will be responsible for the counselling and consent of potential patients in Study ensuring potential participants have received the appropriate oral and written information about the research project and confirming their suitability.

About You

You will hold an undergraduate degree with honours in Medicine, together with full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). Experience in supporting clinical studies and clinical skills at the level of a core trainee or above in plastic surgery/burns is essential. Previous experience in the design and/or implementation of clinical studies (including protocol development, data collection and processing) is desirable.

Application Process

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience.

Interviews will take place during the weeks commencing 31 August or 7 September and will be face to face/online.

Please quote reference 188040 in all correspondence.

Contact Person: Recruitment Team

Closing Date & Time: 18-Aug-2026 12:00

Pay Scale: CLINICAL RESEARCHER (NEW SCALE) (E63)

Contact Email: recruitment@ndorms.ox.ac.uk

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