Commercial Research Delivery Centre Clinical Fellow
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,048.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £65048.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bradford, BD9 6RJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9389-26-0187 |
Summary
The Clinical Fellow will work within the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Bradford & West Yorkshire, based at the Bradford Institute for Health Research at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role supports the delivery of a growing portfolio of industry-sponsored clinical trials across the CRDC partnership, which includes collaboration with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will contribute to the safe, high-quality delivery of commercial clinical research and will work closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses, study coordinators and the wider research delivery team. Clinical research responsibilities The Clinical Fellow will: Act as a Sub-Investigator on a range of commercial clinical trials across multiple specialties. Support the identification, screening and recruitment of eligible participants into clinical trials. Undertake the informed consent process in accordance with protocol requirements and regulatory standards. Perform clinical assessments and trial-related procedures including physical examination, ECGs, spirometry, phlebotomy and other protocol-specified procedures. Assess patient eligibility and confirm readiness for randomisation into clinical trials. Review laboratory results, safety data and clinical findings to support participant safety and study compliance. Document clinical findings accurately within the patient record and trial documentation. Trial delivery and study management The post holder will also: Support the day-to-day delivery of commercial clinical trials, working closely with research nurses and study coordinators. Maintain accurate and timely completion of electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and other trial documentation. Ensure all study activities are conducted in accordance with study protocols, regulatory requirements and ICH Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). Participate in site qualification visits, site initiation visits and monitoring visits from study sponsors or contract research organisations. Contribute to the coordination and smooth running of research clinics and participant visits. Research development and learning The role also provides opportunities to develop clinical research experience. The Clinical Fellow will: Gain experience in the set-up and delivery of industry-sponsored clinical trials. Attend investigator meetings and relevant research training sessions where appropriate. Contribute to research outputs including abstracts, presentations and publications where opportunities arise. Team working The post holder will work closely with: Principal Investigators and Sub-Investigators across participating specialties. Research nurses, trial coordinators and data management staff. The CRDC Clinical Manager and wider commercial research workforce. The role requires strong collaboration across the research delivery team to ensure efficient and high-quality clinical trial delivery. Professional responsibilities The Clinical Fellow will: Maintain up-to-date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification. Undertake all mandatory training required by the Trust. Comply with Trust policies relating to health and safety, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, equality and diversity and confidentiality. Maintain high professional standards in line with clinical governance and research governance requirements.