About this role
Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Children's Clinical Research Fellow to join the children's research team at the Royal London Children's Hospital. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a junior doctor interested in developing experience in paediatric clinical research while maintaining clinical exposure.
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of paediatric studies, including commercial trials, NIHR portfolio studies and investigator-led research. The role involves working closely with consultants, principal investigators, research nurses and multidisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality research delivery.
This post provides an ideal stepping stone for doctors considering a future academic paediatric career.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
Support recruitment to paediatric clinical research studies, including screening, consenting and enrolling participants Conduct study visits, clinical assessments and follow-up reviews in accordance with study protocols Collect and manage research data in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance requirements Assist with the coordination and delivery of multiple clinical trials Support study feasibility, set-up and regulatory processes Liaise with study sponsors, monitors and regulatory bodies Contribute to data analysis, abstracts, presentations and publications Undertake supervised independent research or audit projects Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activitie The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake clinical duties appropriate to training level, when required Assess eligibility of patients for clinical trials Ensure safe clinical care of research participants Maintain accurate clinical documentation Participate in departmental and trust teaching programmes Deliver teaching to: Engage in personal professional development Attend mandatory and specialty-specific trainin
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) Full registration with General Medical Council
Desirable
MRCP / MRCS / MRCPCH or equivalent Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Experience Essential
Postgraduate paediatric clinical experience Experience working within the NHS
Desirable
Previous involvement in clinical research or audit
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of clinical research principles Awareness of: GCP, Research governance Broad clinical knowledge of paediatrics appropriate to training level
Skills Essential
Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams Time management and organisational skills Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, data systems) Analytical and critical thinking
Desirable
Presentation and teaching skills Experience with data analysis or academic writing
Other Essential
Motivated and proactive Flexible and adaptable Commitment to research and evidence-based practice Opportunities for: Publications, Conference presentations Job plan subject to periodic review
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)