Clinical Fellow - Cardiology

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking two clinical research fellows for their cardiothoracic and vascular department in Middlesbrough. The role offers a unique opportunity for doctors with MRCP and an interest in cardiovascular research. Successful applicants will contribute to high-level clinical and research activities while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post full GMC registration experience in general medicine.
• Evidence of clinical audit.
• Interest in cardiovascular research and ambition to complete research MD/PhD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete a research qualification (PhD/MD).
• Support the team in cardiovascular clinical trial delivery.
• Participate in clinical services including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Clinical audit

Interest in cardiovascular research

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

MRCP or equivalent

Advanced life support (ALS)

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Job description

Job summary

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

1 x 12 month, 1 x 24 month

We are looking to appoint two clinical research fellows within the cardiothoracic and vascular collaborative. The Mark de Belder research fellow post will be suitable for a doctor with a research interest that can include all areas of Cardiology in addition there is a Tertiary EP fellow post for a trainee with a specific interest in EP. The successful applicants will join busy clinical Cardiology/Cardiothoracic research department at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. The post would be most suited to an individual who has completed MRCP and has an existing Cardiovascular Medicine National Training Number (NTN), wishing to take out of programme time for research. Applicants who have completed MRCP, who wish to take time out for research but have not yet been appointed to a NTN, will also be considered where they otherwise meet the person specification.

Main duties of the job

Develop and complete a research qualification, (PhD/MD).

Maintain the highest clinical and professional standards.

Support the team in all aspects of Cardiovascular clinical trial delivery within the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Facility.

Participate in the clinical service, in particular evening, nights and weekend work on the middle grade (StR) rota.

Undertake further clinical training where possible, without compromising research activities.

About us

The Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England. Working in the North East offers an excellent quality of life. This area boasts great transport links with easy access to a beautiful coastline and countryside and a great range of local amenities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oAt least 3 years post full GMC registration experience in general medicine, and appropriate Cardiology experience.
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Interest in cardiovascular research and ambition to complete research MD/PhD

Desirable

• Experience at Cardiology StR level
• oResearch experience in relevant field e.g. cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgical trials

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• Advanced life support (ALS)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Desirable

• Current Holder of NTN in Cardiology
• Undergraduate or Postgraduate clinical research qualification

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• oAt least 3 years post full GMC registration experience in general medicine, and appropriate Cardiology experience.
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Interest in cardiovascular research and ambition to complete research MD/PhD

Desirable

• Experience at Cardiology StR level
• oResearch experience in relevant field e.g. cardiovascular or cardiothoracic surgical trials

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• Advanced life support (ALS)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Desirable

• Current Holder of NTN in Cardiology
• Undergraduate or Postgraduate clinical research qualification

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

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