Clinical Research Fellow - Trust Doctor in Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Foundation Year 2
Main area: Respiratory Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Foundation Year 2
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Limited Funding)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (No out of hours commitment)
Job ref: 309-UCLH-6179
Site: University College London Hospital (NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility (CRF) sites across Trust)
Town: London
Salary: £31,621 - £35,757 Per annum + London weighting
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/05/2025 23:59
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Job overview
The post holder will be required to work as a Clinical Research Fellow taking responsibility for the coordination and support of the UCLH-Crick Legacy study and other relevant clinical trials in COVID-19 such as STIMULATE-ICP. The Legacy study is a multicentre consortium built from Clinicians and Group Leaders from across the Francis Crick Institute and University College London Hospitals that tackles issues at the front-line of the ongoing pandemic.
Main duties of the job
The primary role of the post holder is to undertake medical duties in line with the highest safety standards for trial participants and in compliance with Ethical and Good Clinical Practice principles and regulatory standards. The post holder will be delivering day-to-day research – i.e. following the protocol, assessing suitability and obtaining consent for research, undertaking full medical assessments of clinical trial participants including full physical and neurological examinations, ECG interpretation, laboratory test interpretation. Responding to safety concerns regarding trial participants is a key function of this role so experience regarding the acute assessment of the unwell patient and ALS certification is essential.
Whilst the post is not formally approved for physician training from Core Medical Training (CMT) or Specialty Training (ST), it provides an ideal opportunity for gaining experience in clinical trials and we would welcome applicants with a broad range of general medical experience including GIM, Infectious Diseases, General Practice and Emergency Medicine. The post holder will have access to the resources and opportunities that are available to specialist trainees in the departments of Clinical Virology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and will collaborate with clinical teams, other fellows, nurses, other clinical staff and laboratory biomedical scientists.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
* Medical qualification MBBS with full valid registration at GMC
* Valid ALS training certification
* GCP trained by start date
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
* Familiarity with principle of clinical research including Good Clinical Practice.
* Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
* NHS clinical experience (at FY2 or equivalent level) and named Responsible Officer
* Experience of receiving consent
* Experience in the conduct of clinical trials/observational research
* Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to speak English to level required to fulfil job requirements
* Demonstrates evidence of professional development
* Demonstrates academic achievement appropriate to level of appointment
Personal Qualities
* Demonstrates commitment and preparedness
* Enthusiastic nature
* Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
* Reliability – demonstrates punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility
Other requirements
* Able to work flexibly on occasion
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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