Senior Research Associate - (Implant Science Fellow)
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Main area: Scientific Research
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8b
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On site working)
Job ref: 392-RNOH-1101
Site: RNOH - Stanmore
Town: London
Salary: £67,950 - £78,028 Per Annum inclusive of HCAs
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 31/12/2024 23:59
Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world-leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world-leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression.
Job overview
RNOH invites applications for Engineering Fellows with orthopaedic implant research expertise. The post holder will manage research projects at the Implant Science Centre, focusing on implant analysis projects utilizing advanced imaging-metrology methods, including micro-CT imaging, laser scanning, optical profilometry, and scanning electron microscopy.
The post holder will deliver research on Implant Science that will generate tertiary referrals of patients to the RNOH over the long term and reinforce the RNOH as a research and teaching hospital. At least 3-5 peer-reviewed journal papers will be published for each year of the post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
1. Contribute to the RNOH’s strategic scientific objectives.
2. Develop a ground-breaking research programme of translational research, with a strong emphasis on implant science informing clinical practice.
3. Undertake and publish the research.
4. Seek to maximise research effectiveness, by fostering links between individuals and appropriate research groupings and exploiting opportunities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute implant analysis strategies for regulators and post-market surveillance.
2. Operate metrology equipment, manage data analysis and communicate results to relevant personnel.
3. Operate imaging-metrology based analysis tools and software.
4. Combine metrology co-registration from implants retrieved from patients following revision, with pre-revision patient medical imaging in collaboration with the RNOH imaging science centre.
5. Direct and facilitate the testing of new products to verify product reliability.
6. Lead the development of technical protocols and reports. Improve/support existing processes.
7. Generate prospective publication strategies and research plans in support of implant science.
8. Prepare and present complex scientific papers to large groups at national and international conferences and to peer-reviewed journals.
9. Potential supervisory responsibilities of interns or R&D technicians on departmental projects.
10. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
11. Coordinate with internal and external collaborators to bring state-of-the-art research solutions to implant analysis applications.
12. Keep abreast of relevant developments and new techniques, maintaining a detailed awareness of current topics important to this field.
13. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
14. Attend mandatory training.
15. Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
16. Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Person specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Regularly communicates research findings and technical scientific information through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.
* Ability to work successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Maintain regular communication and a strong working relationship with clinical and scientific collaborators.
* The highest ethical and professional standards in research and education.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* PhD degree in appropriate field or equivalent research experience.
* High quality academic research using methods mentioned in Job Description.
* Publications as first or last author in internationally refereed journals on topics mentioned in Job Description.
* Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality original research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
* Experience in the use of advanced imaging-metrology software.
* Ability to use computer software to generate reports on clinical and scientific data.
* Responsible for database management for research projects.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
The RNOH operates a Smoke-Free Policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s premises (including the grounds that those premises are sited on) or in any Trust owned vehicle.
If you have problems applying, contact:
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Telephone: If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060
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