Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Neonatology

Closing date: 26 July 2026

Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Neonatology with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence from 07 September 2026 until 05 September 2027.

Main duties of the job
In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH
• minimum 6 months tertiary level NICU experience within the NHS
• ability to work as part of a team
• basic computer skills

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

About us
The applicant must have excellent skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective and compassionate communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CRF-5439
Job locations: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post will be based within the Academic Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, and the Neonatal Unit at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The primary role of the post holder is to provide clinical input into the design and delivery of key clinical studies evaluating the efficacy, safety and usability of novel glucose monitoring devices in newborn infants. The Fellow will support the multidisciplinary research team to deliver the groups portfolio of studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), including single-centre physiological studies, device trials, and larger CTIMP studies.

This post is designed to develop skills in clinical research methodology, trial management and academic writing, and offers excellent opportunities for a motivated individual to develop their own area of interest and to prepare applications for further research funding or higher degrees.

The ideal post holder will have a sound knowledge of glucose monitoring technology and an understanding of protocol design and ethical applications. They will be enthusiastic about working collaboratively alongside others in the research team including PhD and post-doctoral research associates and research nurses.

The timetable will be dependent on the evolving study, education demands of the individual, and the department. An essential part of the role is flexibility to be available to support the recruitment and delivery of clinical studies. There is no clinical commitment to the post, however there are often opportunities to undertake locum clinical shifts within NICU for those wishing to maintain their clinical skills.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 6 months experience of working in a tertiary referral Neonatal intensive care unit
• Completion of Foundation Competencies (Core CF)

Desirable

• To be eligible for appointment at the Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) level within this role you are required to have completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
• Qualifications in Teaching (PGcert)

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Professor and Consultant Neonatologist
Dr Kathryn Beardsall
kb274@cam.ac.uk