Clinical Research Fellow

We are seeking an enthusiastic ST1-5 level doctor to join the Infectious Diseases and Microbiology research team in Bristol as a Clinical Research Fellow. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile commercial and academic infection studies within a growing and nationally recognised research programme.

The Infectious Disease and Microbiology research team in Bristol is seeking an ST1-5 level doctor to join our trial team as a clinical research fellow.

Vaccine research teams in Bristol have supported the delivery of clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines that have subsequently been approved for use. Trials are delivered between Southmead Hospital and the Bristol Royal Infirmary. This work has now expanded supporting other commercial and academic studies studying all areas of infection among both inpatients and the community.

The post is initially offered for 6 months, with a likely extension to 12 months subject to funding confirmation early in the appointment.

Interviews are anticipated in late May 2026 with the post commencing August 2026. Flexible working is supported subject to the negotiated hours and working patterns meeting the needs of the service.

The post-holder will play a key role in the delivery of commercial and academic clinical trials, supporting participant recruitment, study reviews, and research governance activities. There will also be opportunities to contribute to service development, gain experience in trial delivery, and, for candidates with appropriate experience, develop an independent project alongside ongoing studies.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing research group in a vibrant city, based in the Learning and Research Centre at the Southmead Hospital and working in partnership with colleagues at the Bristol Royal Infirmary in the city centre.

The post holder will work across both sites and provide cross-cover during periods of annual or study leave, while also supporting flexibility for research development opportunities and clinical experience.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this adve

• Completion of MBChB
• Full registration with the GMC
• MRCP

• At least 3 years post qualification experience of which 2 years working in UK NHS hospitals.
• An interest in pursuing further research in infectious diseases, microbiology or immunology

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
• Experience in audit project and written up

• Teaching experience
• GCP training
• Research experience
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Information technology skills

• Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate

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.