• Job Description

  Req#: C9317-25-0917?language=en&page=299&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Doctor to join our dynamic clinical trials team, specialising in neurology clinical trials. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to embark on a career in clinical research, with little or no prior experience required as comprehensive training will be provided.

  The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality clinical trials, including randomised control trials of epilepsy treatments, studies on ultra-long-term wearable devices, genetic research, and microbiome registries. You will gain invaluable clinical exposure and develop a broad range of skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

  Main duties of the job

  Clinical:

  Assist with patient recruitment, assessments, and monitoring during trials.

  Ensure accurate data collection and adherence to clinical trial protocols.

  Administrative:

  Maintain detailed and organised clinical trial records.

  Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth trial operations.

  Research:

  Contribute to the development and implementation of research studies.

  Analyse data and assist in the preparation of research reports and publications.

  Teaching:

  Participate in educational sessions and training for team members.

  Share insights and knowledge gained from clinical trial experiences with peers and juniors.

  About us

  Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

  o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks

  These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

  We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

  Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

  For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Details

  Date posted

  30 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £42,008 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  317-TD-25-176

  Job locations

  CR Team 8 527007

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  NE1 4LP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Key responsibilities include assisting with patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial protocols. An eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential attributes for this role. You will be joining a trials team with a dedicated clinical trials co-ordinator, data entry officer and two research nurses. You will get the opportunity to run research clinics and produce abstracts for conferences, attend national epilepsy research meetings.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Key responsibilities include assisting with patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial protocols. An eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential attributes for this role. You will be joining a trials team with a dedicated clinical trials co-ordinator, data entry officer and two research nurses. You will get the opportunity to run research clinics and produce abstracts for conferences, attend national epilepsy research meetings.

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Primary Medical Qualification.
  • Full GMC registration.

  Clinical Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good history & examination skills.
  • Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
  • Able to order appropriate investigations.
  • Image interpretation relevant to practice.
  • Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
  • Paid experience working in the NHS.

  Maintaining Clinical Competence

  Essential

  • Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills.

  Desirable

  • Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

  Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

  Essential

  • Experience of audit projects.

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Primary Medical Qualification.
  • Full GMC registration.

  Clinical Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good history & examination skills.
  • Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
  • Able to order appropriate investigations.
  • Image interpretation relevant to practice.
  • Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
  • Paid experience working in the NHS.

  Maintaining Clinical Competence

  Essential

  • Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills.

  Desirable

  • Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.

  Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

  Essential

  • Experience of audit projects.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  CR Team 8 527007

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  NE1 4LP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  CR Team 8 527007

  Newcastle upon Tyne

  NE1 4LP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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