Clinical Research Fellow

King's College Hospital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to join its rheumatology research team. The role focuses on clinical oversight, patient safety, and data management, requiring a basic understanding of statistical methods. Candidates will contribute to crucial research aimed at evaluating treatments for rheumatic diseases. The trust is committed to sustainable healthcare initiatives and encourages staff to minimize their environmental impact. This is an opportunity to make a real difference within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of statistical methods for data interpretation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical oversight focusing on care and patient safety.
• Assist with data management and undertake analyses of collected data.

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Research Fellow will be a part of the rheumatology research team, working alongside King's College London colleagues in the Centre for Rheumatic Disease Clinical Trials Group. The team facilitates the delivery of a range of commercial, non-commercial, and academic studies that are undertaken by clinicians within the Rheumatology Department. The focus of the clinical research is on rheumatic disease and includes the evaluation of current treatments and practices, as well as the investigation of the efficacy and effectiveness of new treatments.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for clinical oversight with a particular focus on clinical care and patient safety, supported by the lead investigators and more senior clinical research fellow colleagues. They will assist with data management and will undertake analyses of data collected and reporting of results. They should have a basic understanding of statistical methods to support accurate interpretation and reporting.

Additional Information

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.