Dermatology Clinical Research Fellow ST3+ | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £54,499 - £67,325 ST3-5 Dependant on experience |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leicester, LE2 0TA |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is offering a unique opportunity for a Fellow in Clinical Research at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
The Clinical Research Fellow will play a key role in the delivery and development both of dermatology research within UHL and at the University of Manchester contributing at a level expected of a registrar (ST3+) with increasing autonomy.
The post holder will support a portfolio of clinical trials and investigator-led studies including at the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Manchester, while maintaining a defined level of clinical responsibility. This role is designed to support progression towards dermatology specialty training by developing advanced clinical, academic, and leadership skills within an NHS research environment.
For the full lists of duties of the job, please see the Job Description attached.
The weekly timetable for the role will include:
• 32 hours: Cutaneous research clinics, administrative duties and academic working
• 8 hours: Research support for the EPIDERM reporting scheme at the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Manchester
In addition, there will be opportunities, depending on competencies, to:
• Participate in weekly skin cancer clinics
• Undertake a weekly dermatological surgical list
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Key responsibilities will include;
• Take a leading role in the coordination and delivery of dermatology research studies, including commercial trials and studies within the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) portfolio.
• Contribute to study design, feasibility assessments, and protocol development alongside Principal Investigators.
• Prepare and submit research documentation, including ethics applications via the Health Research Authority (HRA), and local R&D approvals.
• Independently recruit, consent, and manage study participants in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Participate in dermatology outpatient clinics at registrar level, with appropriate supervision.
• Independently assess and manage patients presenting with a wide range of dermatological conditions.
• Support specialist clinics (e.g. skin cancer, inflammatory dermatoses, biologics services) where relevant to research activity.
• Lead clinical audit and quality improvement projects aligned with Trust and departmental priorities.
• Contribute to service development initiatives, particularly those integrating research into routine clinical care.
For a full list of responsibilities of the role, please see the Job Description attached.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS ADVERT WILL CLOSE ONCE SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECIEVED.
This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Aug 2026
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