Clinical Research Fellow in Respiratory Viral Infections


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£55,355 to £67,235 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W12 0NN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	29 Nov 2026

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Summary

We anticipate the successful applicant will take up this position in February/March 2027. You will hold an honorary contract with the appropriate NHS Trusts and be expected to take on clinical responsibilities appropriate to your level of experience expertise, with training in study-specific areas provided: Clinical study delivery: Assist with the setup and day-to-day management and delivery of respiratory virus human challenge studies. Assist with recruitment and screening of volunteers Collation, review and sign-off of clinical investigations and other documents for eligibility assessment of study participants. Provide direct clinical care to study participants admitted for respiratory virus challenge, working with research nurses and study PIs. Support delivery of other clinical studies (including trials) within Prof Chius group. Acting as a point of contact for study participants to provide clinical advice and care before, during and after challenge, under the supervision of the study PI. Co-ordinate the development of study protocols and associated study documentation. Prepare safety reports and briefings for the data safety monitoring committee. Ensure adherence to the study protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements. Work with the rest of the clinical team, in particular the lead research nurse and clinical project manager, to ensure all clinical research conducted is compliant with Good Clinical Practice. Academic development, training and supervision: Participate in the analysis of immune responses using cellular and molecular immunology techniques if desired and as appropriate. Training of study associated personnel. Troubleshooting issues while maintaining and developing good relationships with researchers and clinicians associated with the study in a variety of different settings. Identifying and developing further research themes which may be developed within the studies All staff are expected to contribute to the administrative work of the study coordinated through the project manager and study PIs. The post holder will need to carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the study PI, which are likely to increase their breadth of research experience.

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