Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology

184375 – Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology 

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)

Grade E82: £109,725 per annum (pro-rata) dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with current pay protection and transitional arrangements in the NHS

This is a part time (20% FTE), fixed term position for 2 years

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Clinical Research Fellow and Honorary NHS Consultant post, funded by the NIHR BRC, to provide high level support for clinical trials in the Inflammation Across Tissues theme. You will combine your clinical role as an honorary NHS Consultant with research interests in the field of inflammatory arthritis and in particular spondyloarthritis. The post has been created to strengthen and consolidate the current clinical trials research in the Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility.

You will work at the Kennedy Institute as a Consultant Rheumatologist, with regular, weekly, clinical commitments at the Oxford Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility, including out-patient clinic sessions. The job plan will be based on up to 2 PAs of clinical and related service. You will teach through University lectures, seminars and practical classes as requested by the Director of Clinical Research at the Kennedy Institute, provide support to clinical trials within the department and actively apply for grants to support the NDORMS clinical research goals. 

You will be medically qualified and have completed your CCT in Rheumatology, have full GMC Registration and a licence to practice and have expertise in the evaluation and assessment of novel therapies for inflammatory diseases. You will have expertise in the Measurement of outcomes for clinical trials in arthritis with evidence of international recognition of achievement within the subject area and have substantial experience and contribution to the teaching and mentoring of clinical fellows. A track record of publications in musculoskeletal sciences and teaching experience in a Higher Education Institute are desirable.

Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:

•    A satisfactory enhances Disclosure and Barring Service check

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 26th January 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote 184375 in all correspondence.