Clinical Research Fellow (eqv to ST4) in Neurology | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £54,843 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 1NR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7792932/259-MED7792932RLH |
Summary
The Department of Neurology at the Royal London Hospital is a vibrant and expanding department, embedded in the culturally diverse district of east London. An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a Clinical Fellow in Neurology, grade ST4. This post would primarily cover the Neurology Planned Investigation Unit/ Day Case Unit at the Royal London Hospital, based on ward 11D. This would be an excellent opportunity for a resident doctor with an interest in and/or experience in neurology and research to gain further experience and training in a busy and established teaching hospital. We actively encourage training and attendance at regular CPD team meetings.
The clinical trials work takes place on ward 11D. You will work in an enthusiastic, friendly specialist unit, based in state-of-the-art facilities in the newly built Royal London Hospital in the East End of London. This job will focus on clinical support for a portfolio of neurological trials and studies. You could be a part of new emerging treatments for neurology as well as improving the experience and quality of life of patients with chronic neurological conditions. The trials will include a range of neurological conditions, including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), multiple sclerosis (MS), motor neuron disease (MND) and epilepsy. This job will focus on identification of patients who are eligible for trials, recruitment and care of participants taking part in trials. The role will involve conducting specialist assessments as per trial protocols. This job will offer the applicant the opportunity to explore areas of clinical research as well as performing clinical duties in a supportive environment with scope to grow both professionally and clinically.
This post would not include any on call or out of hours work, and is tenable for 12 months (in the first instance).
Please direct any queries to:
Klaus Schmierer, PhD FRCP
Professor of Neurology
Department of Neurology
klausschmierer@nhs.net
k.schmierer@qmul.ac.uk
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
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Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Feb 2026