Clinical Research Fellow (Cardiology)

Clinical Research Fellow (Cardiology) is a fixed-term appointment hosted by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at its Whinney Heys Road site in Blackpool. The role sits within the Lancashire Cardiac Centre, a regional hub delivering tertiary cardiology services to the surrounding county and South Cumbria. It offers a 12-month period of full-time research activity focused on cardiovascular studies within the NIHR portfolio.

The post requires a qualified doctor with experience in clinical research, capable of acting as sub-investigator on both commercial and non-commercial studies, managing regulatory documentation, overseeing subject recruitment and providing medical cover for study teams. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, contributing to SOPs, collaborating with research nurses, midwives and allied health professionals, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and Trust policies. The position is paid at £67,325 per annum, falls under the Hospital medical and dental staff pay band and is advertised as a full-time, fixed-term contract. Applications must be submitted by 19 October 2026 via the original advert.