Job summary The Research Fellow will come from either gastroenterology or general surgery (GI interest) background and gain experience in many areas of research and in endoscopy practice. The endoscopy unit has an international reputation for research and innovation in endoscopy delivering the largest endoscopy trials in the world. It offers bowel cancer screening and regional services including double 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 in consultation with study Principle Investigators (PIs). Assist in the development of study protocols, grant applications and publications as directed by supervisor. Ensure studies are delivered in accordance with good clinical practice and study protocols. Liaison with 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 medical and nursing staff on study requirements. Participate in research meetings. Take part in other responsibilities deemed responsible by their supervisor. About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. 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. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty registrar Salary £70,425 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9155-CRMD-1124-18 Job locations South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 0PL Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Support the COLOSPEED studies including COLOCOHORT. Responsibility for study related medical support within own expertise and in consultation with study Principle Investigators (PIs). Liaison with 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 medical and nursing staff on study requirements. Ensure studies are delivered in accordance with good clinical practice and study protocols. Participate in research meetings. Take part in other responsibilities deemed responsible by their supervisor. Assist in the development of study protocols, grant applications and publications as directed by supervisor. Register and obtain an MD or PhD from Newcastle University. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Support the COLOSPEED studies including COLOCOHORT. Responsibility for study related medical support within own expertise and in consultation with study Principle Investigators (PIs). Liaison with 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 medical and nursing staff on study requirements. Ensure studies are delivered in accordance with good clinical practice and study protocols. Participate in research meetings. Take part in other responsibilities deemed responsible by their supervisor. Assist in the development of study protocols, grant applications and publications as directed by supervisor. Register and obtain an MD or PhD from Newcastle University. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent. Full or limited GMC registration. Desirable Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine. GCP Training. Personality and Disposition Essential Commitment to good multidisciplinary team working and relationships. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME). Good leadership skills. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure. Caring attitude to patients. Awareness of own limitations. Experience Essential Competent to work without direct supervision. Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies. Evidence of clinical audit/service improvement. Evidence of research activity publications, projects. Flexibility to respond to changing service needs. Desirable 12 months experience in gastroenterology or GI surgery speciality. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good basic general medical knowledge with competence in management of routine and emergency general medical patients. Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence. Shows awareness of own limitations. Good knowledge of research landscape and role of LCRN and NIHR. Desirable IT skills. Teaching skills. Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent. Full or limited GMC registration. Desirable Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine. GCP Training. Personality and Disposition Essential Commitment to good multidisciplinary team working and relationships. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME). Good leadership skills. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure. Caring attitude to patients. Awareness of own limitations. Experience Essential Competent to work without direct supervision. Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies. Evidence of clinical audit/service improvement. Evidence of research activity publications, projects. Flexibility to respond to changing service needs. Desirable 12 months experience in gastroenterology or GI surgery speciality. Skills and Knowledge Essential Good basic general medical knowledge with competence in management of routine and emergency general medical patients. Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence. Shows awareness of own limitations. Good knowledge of research landscape and role of LCRN and NIHR. Desirable IT skills. Teaching skills. Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Address South Tyneside District Hospital Harton Lane South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 0PL Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)