Clinical Research Fellow (Cardiology)
Job summary To conduct research in NIHR portfolio studies in the priority area of: Cardiovascular disease. Excellent opportunity for a resident doctor interested in 12 months of full-time cardiovascular research activities at Lancashire Cardiac Centre, a UK regional centre providing tertiary cardiology services to Lancashire and South Cumbria. Activities would include: 1. Opportunity to act as sub-investigator and provide medical cover as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements. 2. Engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of research studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover. The post holder will work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice. 3. Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities and the R&D department at relevant Trust. 4. Engage in all aspect of the overall business of the R&D department ensuring delivery of the Trust's vision for research at BTH. Main duties of the job o Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise being conducted at BTH. o Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust and partner institutions, in particular the Research Nurse, Midwife and AHP teams to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies at relevant Trust. o Help with the set-up of clinical research studies at BTH, as lead or as a member of the research team. o Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Study Principal Investigators for the studies conducted within the relevant Trust. o Provide, when required, medical cover for studies in the relevant Trust and in partnership with the principal investigators and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies. o Interact and collaborate with Study Teams personnel responsible for creating study protocols and related documents, including Local Research Ethics Committee documentation and R&D submissions. o Assist with the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in association with the R&D Quality Assurance Manager. About us Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people. We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries. We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored. Details Date posted 02 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £67,325 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 382-DOC113-26 Job locations Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Whinney Heys Road Blackpool FY3 8NR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise being conducted at BTH. Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust and partner institutions, in particular the Research Nurse, Midwife and AHP teams to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies at relevant Trust. Help with the set-up of clinical research studies at BTH, as lead or as a member of the research team. Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Study Principal Investigators for the studies conducted within the relevant Trust. Provide, when required, medical cover for studies in the relevant Trust and in partnership with the principal investigators and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies. Interact and collaborate with Study Teams personnel responsible for creating study protocols and related documents, including Local Research Ethics Committee documentation and R&D submissions. Assist with the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in association with the R&D Quality Assurance Manager. Where appropriate take responsibility for overseeing the management of administration of study drugs for designated studies to healthy volunteers/patients according to local standard operating procedures. Assist in the training and development of medical and nursing staff, including planning and provision of seminars and lectures. Maintain accurate and accessible research records and provide formal reports where required. Assist PIs in assessing and reporting adverse events in accordance with the protocol and regulatory requirements. Participate in research meetings and internal seminars Take part in or conduct any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the PI/R&D Director. Ensure and maintain compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000, COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the Laboratory, Trust policies, including Financial Regulations, Equal Opportunities Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Information Systems Security Policy and Intellectual Property Rights and Register of Interests Policies Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise being conducted at BTH. Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust and partner institutions, in particular the Research Nurse, Midwife and AHP teams to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies at relevant Trust. Help with the set-up of clinical research studies at BTH, as lead or as a member of the research team. Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Study Principal Investigators for the studies conducted within the relevant Trust. Provide, when required, medical cover for studies in the relevant Trust and in partnership with the principal investigators and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies. Interact and collaborate with Study Teams personnel responsible for creating study protocols and related documents, including Local Research Ethics Committee documentation and R&D submissions. Assist with the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in association with the R&D Quality Assurance Manager. Where appropriate take responsibility for overseeing the management of administration of study drugs for designated studies to healthy volunteers/patients according to local standard operating procedures. Assist in the training and development of medical and nursing staff, including planning and provision of seminars and lectures. Maintain accurate and accessible research records and provide formal reports where required. Assist PIs in assessing and reporting adverse events in accordance with the protocol and regulatory requirements. Participate in research meetings and internal seminars Take part in or conduct any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the PI/R&D Director. Ensure and maintain compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000, COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the Laboratory, Trust policies, including Financial Regulations, Equal Opportunities Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Information Systems Security Policy and Intellectual Property Rights and Register of Interests Policies Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential MBBS or equivalent GMC registered with license to practice Desirable MRCP (UK) or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential Foundation Competence Clinical work experience in NHS Desirable IMT/ACCS competence Experience in research & audit. Candidates with experience and demonstrated research interest in Cardiology would be prioritised. Skills and Ability Essential Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies Proven ability to prioritise tasks Good insight into own abilities and experience Ability in communication with patients and their carers Desirable ALS Provider Personal Qualities Essential Reliable, meticulous, honest, conscientious Good communication skills Able to demonstrate behaviors that meet the Trust Values Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential MBBS or equivalent GMC registered with license to practice Desirable MRCP (UK) or equivalent Experience and Knowledge Essential Foundation Competence Clinical work experience in NHS Desirable IMT/ACCS competence Experience in research & audit. Candidates with experience and demonstrated research interest in Cardiology would be prioritised. Skills and Ability Essential Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies Proven ability to prioritise tasks Good insight into own abilities and experience Ability in communication with patients and their carers Desirable ALS Provider Personal Qualities Essential Reliable, meticulous, honest, conscientious Good communication skills Able to demonstrate behaviors that meet the Trust Values 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).
