Clinical Research Fellow

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health research institution in London seeks a Clinical Research Fellow to support a project funded by the Cure Parkinson's Trust. The role involves assessing individuals for a clinical trial in Parkinson's disease and requires experience in clinical research as well as relevant qualifications. This part-time position offers a salary range of £10,228 - £15,734 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner with a valid UK licence.
• Experience in clinical research and interest in neurodegenerative diseases.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment of screened individuals for the ASProPD trial.
• Work with the Principal Investigator and clinical trials unit.
• Contribute to research addressing Parkinson's disease.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Medical degree with a licence to practise in the UK

MRCP or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to support our new project funded by the Cure Parkinson's Trust: "Ambroxol to Slow Progression in Parkinson Disease (ASPro-PD)". You will support the assessment of people screened and recruited to the ASProPD trial in conjunction with the Queen Square Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre (LWENC) UCLH clinical trials unit, working with Dr Marco Toffoli, the UCLH Principal Investigator for the trial. An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, and other Trusts where the postholder may provide input, for which a DBS check will be required. The post is available part time at 0.20 Full Time Equivalent (7.3 hours per week), is available immediately and is funded by a Cure Parkinson's Trust grant for 12 months in the first instance.

Qualifications and Eligibility

You will be a registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise in the UK and have completed the MRCP or hold an equivalent qualification from an international institution. You will also have experience in clinical research and an interest in developing disease modifying treatments for patients with movement disorders/neurodegenerative disease/Parkinson's disease. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, along with the ability to work independently and use your own initiative, are essential for this role. This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

Department Overview

The Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences is a world‑leading group that brings together expertise across the clinical and basic science spectrum of the physiology and pathology of human movement and movement disorders. The Department incorporates groups from the Queen Square and Royal Free campuses of the Institute and includes the Reta Lila Weston Institute and the Movement Disorders Centre. We offer excellent training in research and have well‑funded and modern multidisciplinary facilities for studying cellular and animal models, human volunteers and patients with neurological disorders.

Salary and Benefits

The role is offered in the range of £10,228 - £15,734 (i.e., 20% of £51,140 - £78,670) per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, RDPS, or StR scale, dependent on NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training.

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• On‑site nursery
• On‑site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more. We will consider applications to work on a part‑time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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