Job summary
TheResearch Fellow will come from either gastroenterology or general surgery (GIinterest) background and gain experience in many areas of research and inendoscopy practice. The endoscopy unit has an international reputation forresearch and innovation in endoscopy delivering the largest endoscopy trials inthe world. It offers bowel cancer screening and regional services includingdouble balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy and trans nasal endoscopy.
This is a fixed term post until 1st August 2027.
Main duties of the job
Support the COLOSPEED studies including COLOCOHORT.Responsibility for study related medical support within own expertise and inconsultation with study Principle Investigators (PIs). Assist in thedevelopment of study protocols, grant applications and publications as directedby supervisor. Ensure studies are delivered in accordance with good clinicalpractice and study protocols.
Liaisonwith the wider hospital teams such as laboratories, radiology, endoscopy,critical care, pain team, infection control, palliative care and oncology. Assist in the training and development of medicaland nursing staff on study requirements.
Participate inresearch meetings. Take part in other responsibilities deemed responsible bytheir supervisor.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Support the COLOSPEEDstudies including COLOCOHORT.
Responsibility for studyrelated medical support within own expertise and in consultation with studyPrinciple Investigators (PIs).
Liaison with thewider hospital teams such as laboratories, radiology, endoscopy, critical care,pain team, infection control, palliative care and oncology.
Assist in the trainingand development of medical and nursing staff on study requirements.
Ensure studies aredelivered in accordance with good clinical practice and study protocols.
Participate in researchmeetings.
Take part in otherresponsibilities deemed responsible by their supervisor.
Assist in the developmentof study protocols, grant applications and publications as directed bysupervisor.
Register and obtain an MDor PhD from Newcastle University.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. MB ChB or equivalent.
2. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent.
3. Full or limited GMC registration.
Desirable
4. Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
5. GCP Training.
Personality and Disposition
Essential
6. Commitment to good multidisciplinary team working and relationships.
7. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME).
8. Good leadership skills.
9. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
10. Caring attitude to patients.
11. Awareness of own limitations.
Experience
Essential
12. Competent to work without direct supervision.
13. Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
14. Evidence of clinical audit/service improvement.
15. Evidence of research activity publications, projects.
16. Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
Desirable
17. 12 months experience in gastroenterology or GI surgery speciality.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
18. Good basic general medical knowledge with competence in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
19. Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
20. Shows awareness of own limitations.
21. Good knowledge of research landscape and role of LCRN and NIHR.
Desirable
22. IT skills.
23. Teaching skills.
24. Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.