About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Research Fellows - This role offers a valuable opportunity for aspiring researchers to gain hands-on experience in Experimental Medicine clinical trials.As a Clinical Research Fellow, the primary responsibilityis to provide medical support for a range of clinical studies conducted at the NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility, part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.
The postprovidesan exciting opportunity to extend both your research and clinical experience in the supportive environment of LTH.
Main duties of the job
TheClinicalResearch Fellowwillbe requiredto undertake a leading role intheinitiation anddelivery of clinical research studies and clinical trials, under the supervision ofProf D Hadjiyiannakis, NIHR LCRF Medical Director and experienced Principal Investigators.
You would join an excellent, friendly and compassionate research department, looking after patients on clinical research trials/studies across a large geographical area including 4 trusts.
We have an expanding research portfolio recruiting to national and international trials, as well as undertaking original research within the NIHR badged on-site Lancashire Clinical Research Facility. All our team are encouraged to develop their roles and skills within and outside the department to create an enjoyable, progressive and sustainable career.
About us
The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust forms one of the Major AcuteTrusts in the Northwest with all the usual specialities on site, as well as being atertiarycentre for Lancashire and South Cumbria in thedepartments of Trauma, Neurosciences, Oncology, Plastic Surgery & Burns, Vascular Surgery. Innovation and quality improvement is actively encouraged with support from our Continuous Improvement team. Undergraduate medical student teaching is highly respected and an essentialcomponentfor all departments within our Trust; as we develop active and developing links with the Universities of Manchester, University ofLancashireand Lancaster University. There are many opportunities to develop your educational profile within and outside the trust.
We have an expanding research portfolio recruiting to national and international trials,as well as undertaking original research within the NIHR badged on-site Lancashire Clinical Research Facility. All our team are encouraged to develop their roles and skills within and outside the department to create an enjoyable,progressiveand sustainable career.
Job description Job responsibilities
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The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a licence to practice In-date ALS training allowing direct medical responsibility for human investigations in the UK
Desirable
Postgraduate specialist qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical Skills Essential
A minimum of 2 years working as a doctor in the NHS. Previous experience in clinical research and commitment to research. Ability to manage / lead emergency situations such as anaphylaxis, chest pain, hypoxia, hypoglycaemia, epilepsy, cerebrovascular accident, cytokine release syndrome and ICANs.
Desirable
Experience in the conduct of clinical trials.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Audit work. Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Effective communication skills Experienced in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to discuss and appropriately escalate to the consultant(s) in charge the medical needs of patients referred to the CRF. Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills Experience of and positive attitude towards quality development Familiarity with electronic patient records Effective use of time and resources Good working knowledge of statistics Competent in required practical procedures such as cannulation, ABG and ECG
Desirable
Familiarity with principles of clinical research, including Good Clinical Practice, pharmacokinetics, human toxicology, statistics and pharmacodynamic assessment. Management training Evidence of experience in the management of change Publication in peer reviewed journal
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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address NIHR Lancashire Clinical Research Facility
Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane
Fulwood, Preston
PR2 9HT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)