Clinical Research Fellow

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow for the OCTOPUS project, involving key responsibilities in clinical assessments and patient recruitment. Candidates will need to be a licensed Medical Practitioner and will have opportunities for doctoral study while contributing to groundbreaking neurological research. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 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

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner, licensed to practise in the UK.
• Completed CMT/IMT training and MRCP.
• Understanding of biological neurological conditions and research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to UK-wide recruitment strategy and conducting clinical assessments.
• Collaborating on data collection and analysis.
• Coordinating blood collection and contributing to research projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organisational

Clinical supervision

Education

CMT/IMT training

MRCP

Job description

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Job Title: Clinical Research Fellow - OCTOPUS Project

We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to work on all clinical aspects of the OCTOPUS project, led by Professor Jeremy Chataway (UCL, Chief Investigator) and Professor Max Parmar (Director, MRC CTU, UCL). You will work closely with Professor Chataway and the UCL MRC CTU team on the daily operations of the trial.

Responsibilities include:

1. Contributing to the UK-wide recruitment strategy
2. Pre-screening participants from the OCTOPUS expression of interest portal
3. Recruiting and consenting patients at UCLH
4. Conducting clinical assessments
5. Collaborating on data collection, processing, and interpretation
6. Coordinating blood collection and analysis
7. Participating in broader data analysis activities
8. Contributing to ongoing and new research projects
9. Involvement in both acute and long-term care of people with MS

You will have the option to enrol as a doctoral student and complete a PhD alongside employment. An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust (and any other Trusts where the postholder may provide input), for which a DBS check will be required.

The post is available from 01 August and is funded by OCTOPUS until 31 December in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Sean Apap Mangion and Dr Charles Wade.

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About You

You will be a registered Medical Practitioner, licensed to practise in the UK, with completed CMT/IMT training and MRCP. You should have an understanding of the biology of neurological conditions and/or assessments and research methodology, with evidence of effective research carried out under direction, and be capable of providing clinical supervision. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, along with the ability to work independently and act on your own initiative, are essential.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. UCL welcomes applications from international applicants requiring a visa.

What We Offer

The role offers a salary in the range of £48,000 - £75,000 per annum including London Allowance, depending on NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training.

Benefits include:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 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
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service