Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
Clinical research fellow in Neurology.
This fellowship is a great training opportunity for those looking to augment their neurology experience or wishing to develop a clinical and/or research interest in the clinical neurosciences (neurology). The start date is 10th March 2025, and the post is until 5th August 2025.
You will join a leading clinical and research team carrying out trials in patients with neurodegenerative and neuroinflammatory conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, and multiple sclerosis. You will be a sub-investigator for a full range of studies from phase 1 first in human to phase 3 and registry studies. Additionally, you will be encouraged to write publications, carry out your own research, and present to national and international conferences. The fellow will join the CRN Wessex Research Fellow programme, within the Southampton Academy of Research (SoAR), to gain the necessary skills to deliver high-quality portfolio research activity throughout their future career. In addition, you will benefit from clinical training in a busy tertiary neurological centre with a broad range of specialist clinics and services.
Job responsibilities
The post will be primarily research but will include full participation in the on-call rota, and as such, allowance will be given to completing clinical time to facilitate that role.
The Wessex Neurological Centre is a tertiary centre of excellence providing neurological care in a variety of neurology subspecialties, serving a population catchment of 3.5 million. Exposure will be broad across neurology, providing a good basis for training. Activities will include looking after inpatients as part of consultant-led teams, and participating in audit, the weekly academic programme, and continuing professional education.
The research will involve: (1) being a sub-investigator and recruiting to a range of studies from phase 1 first in human studies to phase 3 platform studies or registry studies in neurodegenerative or neuroinflammatory conditions, (2) planning and executing the post-holder's clinical research career development, which could involve designing one's own research project, gathering preliminary data, and/or preparing a fellowship funding application. The post-holder is expected to participate in the CRN Wessex Research Fellow Education Programme, which includes quarterly Wessex-wide research fellow meetings, participation in the competency-based approach to training and development opportunities. Progress reports will help development and include details of research recruitment, grant applications, publications, and achievement of research fellow competencies.
What we're looking for
We are looking for a GMC-registered medical doctor with an interest in neurology. The candidate would have successfully completed IMT and MRCP and be able to independently carry out lumbar punctures to a high standard. You should be able to manage acute medical emergencies. You will have the ability to prioritize tasks, work across different specialties and teams, recognize your own abilities and limitations, and communicate effectively with team members, patients, and their carers. Prior experience of research would be an asset, but this post is also ideal for those seeking their first clinical research experience.
Additional Information
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post.
The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation, and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g. FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the specialty similar to deanery trainee).
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and the right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Interviews will be held on 26th February 2025. Job Reference; 188-MD30125 - This vacancy closes on or before 18th February 2025.
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