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Job Summary
Applications are invited for Clinical Trials Fellows to support Research and Development (R&D) in The Lind Research Centre and other clinical trials settings at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP), Devon, UK. The post provides an ideal opportunity for doctors interested in progressing their careers through research & clinical trials. The posts also offer an opportunity to gain insight into research for those taking time out before progression in core or specialty clinical training. Our fellows in recent years have progressed on to specialty training or NIHR academic clinical fellowship posts in their specialty of choice.
Main Duties of the Job
The post would involve provision of medical cover to a multitude of clinical trials, mostly running at the James Lind Research Centre. We have a large and varied trials portfolio spanning across a number of specialties, for example neurology, asthma, hepatology, diabetes, stroke, and cardiology. Clinical trials fellows may wish to develop clinical experience & education to enhance their career progression in their preferred specialty. The department will support time for those undertaking medical professional exams.
Job Responsibilities
The applicant should have a good medical knowledge. A good understanding of the importance of research, methodology, and accurate data collection is essential. The work mainly involves pre-existing studies in the NIHR portfolio; the post-holder will be working on a range of interventional (drug) trials and observational studies. The primary expectation is to recruit, consent, enroll, and monitor patients according to each trial protocol, in keeping with the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* Registered with the GMC
Knowledge Essential
* A sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice
* Completion of Foundation medical training
* At least 2 years of post-foundation medical experience
Employer Details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Research office, Level 2 MSCP, Bircham Park, 1 Roscoff Rise, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5FP
Employer's website: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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