Clinical Research Fellow Smethwick

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative, and progressive Clinical Research Fellow to join the Research and Development department. The appointee will work at both the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital as well as the Clinical Research Facility at the Sandwell Health Campus. Here they will work with the research team to deliver both innovative clinical trials and qualitative research. This job is for fixed term of one year, starting in August-September 2026.

The post will give the candidate the opportunity to deliver both academic and commercial research studies in a range of disease areas which have international researchers in the Trust including lipids, cardiology, rheumatology, and respiratory. The postholder will support Principal Investigators and work alongside the research delivery team to enhance recruitment, and deliver safe patient care and high-quality data.

The post will enable the successful applicant to develop clinical research delivery skills. The appointee will complete NIHR Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training and support clinical research trials across a broad portfolio. There are no fixed clinical duties. Main duties include assessing and recruiting patients for clinical studies, carrying out patient visits, clinical assessment, training and dealing with research related issues as appropriate Research training will be given to support the postholder.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.

Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Date posted 11 September 2026

Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Doctor - other

Salary £54,499 a year per annum

Contract Fixed term

Duration 12 months

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 381-CO-8230632

Job locations MMUH - SWB NHS Trust, Grove Lane, Smethwick, B66 2QT
, United Kingdom

This post is a fixed term post for a period of 1 year and will commence in late 2026. This post is suitable for those candidates who have completed their internal medical training (IMT3) or are currently a specialist registrar (medical professional), with some experience of research within the NHS, who wish to progress in their medical career, but do not have a higher degree (MD or PhD) already.

This post provides an opportunity of conducting research in a wide range of fields of medicine with exposure to specialist areas such as clinical trials. The candidate will be encouraged to undertake further research training.

A dedicated 10 clinic room, research facility,…