About this role
Job summary
Haemostasis and Thrombosis is part of UCL /UCLH Haematology Department and undertakes education and research in thrombosis and haemostasis.
This is a full-time three year clinical research post based at UCH, with the aim of working towards a PhD at UCL.
The postholder will be working in clinical and research laboratory based environments. The expectation would be to understand how trials are undertaken and the process involved as well as laboratory techniques and how these can be adapted to the proposed research questions.
The postholder will take an active part in the general work of the Haemostasis Research Unit (HRU), which will include staff training and their maintenance of equipment and the laboratory environment. There will be experience performing haemostasis assays on clinical samples in conjunction with other research scientists and clinical research fellows and help in the development of new assays. The postholder will be expected to liaise with other departments to undertake the research.
Main duties of the job
o To screen and recruit patients into clinical trials
o To collect clinical data and samples relating to clinical trials
o Documentation relating to all trial activityo Attend clinics in haemostasis & thrombosis
o To perform assays and experiments in the general area of haemostasis and thrombosis, as required by and in consultation with the research staff, ensuring that the work is performed to reasonable standards.
o To record, analyse and write up the results of assays and experiments
o To contribute to the development of methods for haemostasis and thrombosis
o To develop and follow standard operating procedures and perform risk assessments.
o To prepare and present reports of research activity to colleagues and collaborators
o To contribute to the overall activities of the department as required.
o The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Division.
o The postholder will actively follow UCLH policies including Equal Opportunities and Race Equality policies
o The postholder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations.
About us
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.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Medical degree Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent GMC registration and entry on the appropriate GMC Specialist Register Completed core medial training or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
Experience Essential
Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Clinical audit experience Experience of laboratory research
Desirable
Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology Experience in haemostasis/thrombosis
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative Understanding of research methodology
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)