Clinical Research Fellow in Dermatology

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NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Main area Dermatology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (40 Hours Per Week) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 271-MRF-8219044

Site GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL Town London Salary £45,715 - £69,976 (Basic pay) pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for an exciting 12-month full-time Clinical and Translational Research Fellowship within the National Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London.

This unique fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for a paediatrician or dermatologist to gain specialist clinical and academic experience at one of the world’s leading centres for the care of children and young people with epidermolysis bullosa. The successful candidate will become an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, providing specialist care for patients with EB whilst contributing to pioneering translational research.

A particular highlight of this fellowship is the opportunity to play a leading role in MISSION EB DELIVER, an innovative open-label clinical study investigating EBSTROCEL mesenchymal stromal cell infusions for patients with epidermolysis bullosa. Working closely with the Clinical Research Facility at Great Ormond Street Hospital, the successful candidate will gain first-hand experience in delivering an advanced cell therapy programme, including patient assessment, infusion procedures, clinical trial delivery and longitudinal follow-up care.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post aimed for a doctor who wishes to acquire unique experience in a subspecialty of pediatric dermatology with some clinical and in addition the unusual opportunities to take part in research and the running of a clinical trial MISSIONEB-Deliver an open study of mesenchymal intravenous Stromal cell infusions, CRODStrom in children with recessive dystrophic Epidemolysis bullosa.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We conduct full criminal record checks on all successful candidates.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care.
• Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity.
• Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• GMC Registration in Paediatrics with a Licence to Practise, obtained by the start date.

Experience/Knowledge

• At least two years’ experience in paediatrics including the management of complex and emergency presentations
• Experience in Clinical Audit processes
• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills

Please be advised that:

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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