CRDC Junior Clinical Fellow

CRDC Junior Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 04 August 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow to join the Bradford & West Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC). This post offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in the delivery of commercial clinical trials across a broad range of specialties, working within a dynamic multidisciplinary research environment.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of an expanding portfolio of commercial research studies, undertaking Sub‑Investigator responsibilities and contributing to participant recruitment, clinical assessments and study visits. Working closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses and the wider research team, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring studies are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols and regulatory requirements.

This role provides an excellent development opportunity for a doctor with an interest in clinical research, offering exposure to study design and feasibility, sponsor interactions, research governance and leadership within commercial research. The post holder will work across a variety of therapeutic areas and will be supported to develop the skills and experience required to become a future Principal Investigator.

The post holder will support delivery of an expanding portfolio of commercial clinical trials across the Bradford & West Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), working closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses and multidisciplinary teams to ensure studies are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Undertaking Sub‑Investigator duties in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant legislation.
• Conducting participant assessments, supporting screening, informed consent, recruitment and follow‑up visits.
• Performing delegated study procedures and maintaining accurate study documentation and source data.
• Contributing to feasibility assessments and study set‑up activities.
• Working collaboratively with research nurses, pharmacy, laboratory and specialist teams to coordinate complex studies.
• Supporting achievement of recruitment targets and national performance metrics.
• Attending Sponsor meetings, Site Selection Visits, Site Initiation Visits and monitoring visits as required.
• Maintaining high standards of participant safety, confidentiality and data integrity.
• Participating in audit, governance and quality improvement activities.
• Developing knowledge and skills in commercial research through education, training and mentorship, with opportunities to progress towards future Principal Investigator roles.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team.

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

The post holder will work as part of the Bradford & West Yorkshire Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC), supporting the safe and effective delivery of commercial clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic specialties. The role provides an opportunity to develop skills and experience in commercial research delivery whilst contributing to improved patient access to innovative treatments and technologies.

• Act as a Sub‑Investigator on commercial research studies, undertaking delegated duties in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support Principal Investigators in the day‑to‑day management and delivery of clinical trials.
• Assess potential participants for eligibility through review of medical records, clinical assessment and application of study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Participate in the informed consent process, ensuring participants receive appropriate information and opportunities to ask questions before enrolment.
• Undertake study‑related procedures and clinical assessments…