Clinical Research Fellow

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Leeds is recruiting a Research Doctor to manage clinical research projects in Respiratory and Immunology. The successful candidate will ensure patient safety, lead recruitment and data entry, and work closely with clinical teams to conduct trials. Candidates should have an MBBS, MRCP part 1, and relevant experience in these specialties. This role includes opportunities for personal research and is ideal for motivated individuals seeking a challenge in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Respiratory Medicine and/or Immunology is preferred.
• Must have MRCP part 1 and completed IMT1 training.
• Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances.
• Evidence of attendance at organized teaching and training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of clinical research projects.
• Patient recruitment, enrolment, follow-up, and data entry.
• Ensure safety of all participants through result management.
• Support the research nursing team in patient care.

Skills

Clinical research

Patient safety

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Weare recruiting to an exciting new post of a Research Doctor in Respiratory andImmunology.

Wehave a varied portfolio of both academic and commercial studies across the 2specialities including, but not limited to the disease areas of ILD, Asthma,COPD, MND, Pleural, Ventilation and Sleep within Respiratory and HereditaryAngio Oedema, Vexus, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, Common VariableImmunodeficiency Disease and Allergy.

Thesuccessful candidate will work across both specialities and preferably haveprior experience in Respiratory Medicine and/or Immunology. The candidate musthave MRCP part 1 and have completed IMT1 training or equivalent. The successfulcandidate should be interested in and have an appreciation of the value ofresearch and GCP.

Thesuccessful candidate will be embedded in the friendly and motivated ResearchDelivery team based across St James Hospital and in our research clinic area inChancellor Wing. They will be delegated to work on studies under thesupervision of the relevant PI.

Theywill be responsible for all aspects of clinical studies, from pre-screening,identifying and consenting patients, medical examinations, prescriptions,review blood results, AE/SAE reporting, all of which need to be performed asper trial schedules and in adherence to GCP.

In addition to clinical research activities, thecandidate would be encouraged to undertake the NIHR associate PI scheme andwould be supported to pursue their own research projects.

Main duties of the job

Responsiblefor day to day running of clinical research projects, in particular for patientrecruitment, enrolment, follow-up and data entry and answering any queries.

Ensurethe safety of all participants through review and management of blood results,adverse events and protocol compliance.

They will raise the profile of our portfolio andstudies on the wards and outpatient areas and the wider community groups

About us

Researchis at the heart of our Trust. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is involved in researchat all levels, developing and trialling new treatments for patients. We believethat being involved in cutting-edge research helps us provide better care toour patients.

Overthe next 5 years, we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinicalresearch and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support andgrow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research andinnovation.

Wehave a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme ofeducation and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teamsinvolved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Ourfive Trust values are part of what make us different. They have been developedby our staff. They are:

• Accountable
• Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job responsibilities

To oversee the delivery of a portfolio ofinterventional clinical trials that test new treatments for Respiratory andImmunology patients. These will include a variety of academic and clinicalstudies from phase 2 to phase 4. Duties will include consenting patients intotrials, working with clinical teams on wards and outpatients, and working withour established and experienced research nursing team to support care andensure the safety of patients in those trials. The successful candidate willalso have opportunity to join Immunology and Respiratory outpatient clinics forthe purpose of their overall medical training and gaining some experiencewithin the specialties. There may also be the opportunity to support a range ofother trials within R & I where medical input/cover is required ,althoughthis is dependent on the size of the respiratory and immunology portfolio.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
• Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; c
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
• Evidence of self-reflective practice

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• At least 2 years experience in medical specialities by the time of intended start date
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty

Experience

• 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• make the care or your patient your first concern
• provide a good standard of practice and care
• take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
• protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
• treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
• work in partnership with patients
• work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
• be honest and open and act with integrity
• never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
• never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
• Evidence of achievement of IMT1 competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient

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.