Clinical Research Fellow

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage clinical trials for Respiratory and Immunology patients. The role involves patient recruitment, ensuring participant safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold an MBBS or equivalent qualification and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates understanding of research and awareness of ethical issues.
• At least 2 years of experience in medical specialties by the intended start date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical trials for Respiratory and Immunology patients.
• Consenting patients and collaborating with clinical teams.

Skills

Initiative

Resilience

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

Over the next 5 years we aim to be the best Trust to deliver high-quality clinical research and to champion research amongst our staff. We also aim to support and grow our world-class clinical infrastructure and assets for research and innovation.

We have a very proactive Research Academy. It offers an extensive programme of education and training tailored to meet the needs of individuals, teams involved in clinical research delivery in Health and Social Care.

Our five Trust values are: patient-centred, collaborative, fair, accountable, empowered.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To oversee the delivery of a portfolio of interventional clinical trials that test new treatments for Respiratory and Immunology patients. These will include a variety of academic and clinical studies from phase 2 to phase 4.

Duties include consenting patients into trials, working with clinical teams on wards and outpatients, and collaborating with our experienced research nursing team to support care and ensure the safety of patients in those trials.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to join Immunology and Respiratory outpatient clinics for overall medical training and gaining experience within the specialties. There may also be opportunities to support a range of other trials within R & I where medical input/cover is required, although this depends on the size of the respiratory and immunology portfolio.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• 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)
• Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, curious)
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s)
• Evidence of self‑reflective practice

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• 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

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of 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 and 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, seeing 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

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• 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 the public
• Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
• Work in partnership with patients
• Work with colleagues in 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 public's 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

Desirable

• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient

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