Clinical Research Fellow

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a medically-qualified investigator for clinical research in respiratory medicine. Responsibilities include recruiting participants for trials, conducting research visits, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in medicine, clinical experience at ST3+ level, and skills in interdisciplinary collaboration. Employees enjoy benefits like 38 days holiday and various discounts. This role supports innovative research initiatives in asthma and COPD.

Benefits

38 days paid holiday

Generous pension schemes

Travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have clinical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent.
• Eligible for GMC registration in the UK.
• Strong academic record in undergraduate studies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for clinical trials.
• Conduct research visits as a medically-qualified investigator.
• Run research clinics and communicate with collaborators.
• Write progress reports and contribute to publications.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Data analytic skills

Patient facing activities

Education

Undergraduate degree in Medicine

Bachelor in Science

Job description

Job Summary

Based at John Radcliffe Hospital, you will contribute to clinical research in airways diseases within the Respiratory Medicine Unit, working with teams within Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine.

The post will support studies led by Professor Petousi & Professor Pavord: the Oxford Airways study on phenotyping of airways diseases and a randomised controlled trial of dupilumab in patients with high‑risk type‑2 high asthma (HOTHOT). You will recruit participants, conduct research visits as a medically‑qualified investigator, support trial delivery and data collection, undertake laboratory work, analyse data, and contribute to reports and publications. You will also run research clinics for patients with asthma and COPD and work with multidisciplinary collaborators.

It is expected that you are eligible to undertake clinical practice in the UK (having General Medical Council registration or proven eligibility for registration). Successful applicants will be required to hold an honorary clinical contract and therefore must ensure that they can fulfil all the criteria required by the GMC, their LETB and the National Health Service Trust.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible participants for the HOTHOT randomised‑controlled clinical trial from Oxford University Hospitals and through collaboration with primary care.
• Conduct research visits for the HOTHOT study and Oxford Airways study as a medically‑qualified investigator and support the research nurses with the scheduled activities, queries and completion of CRFs.
• Undertake laboratory experiments according to experimental protocols relevant to the research project.
• Collect and analyse data as required for the project.
• Write progress reports for the HOTHOT study, as required and participate in relevant meetings.
• Accept technical training in necessary methods, where appropriate, as well as mandatory training as required.
• Run research clinics for patients with asthma and COPD and communicate with collaborators locally and nationally.
• Write papers and contribute to publications and participate in seminars and conferences.
• Work effectively within the team and with collaborators, which may include supporting or supervising junior members of the team on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Attend regular meetings with project supervisors regarding the progress of the project and attend relevant group meetings and stay up‑to‑date with relevant literature.
• Participate in and support the public engagement and widening access activities of the Department and the University (anticipated not more than 2 days per year).

About You

• Hold an undergraduate degree with honours in medicine.
• Have clinical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent, but not hold CCT or consultant status with a strong academic record.
• Have significant experience of patient and public‑facing activities, both in clinical and non‑clinical settings, including PPIE.
• Show evidence of interdisciplinary and collaborative working, both within clinical and research settings.

Benefits

University employees enjoy 38 days paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

• An undergraduate degree with honours in Medicine.
• Eligible to undertake clinical practice in the UK (having General Medical Council registration or proven eligibility for registration). Successful applicants will be required to hold an honorary clinical contract and therefore must ensure that they can fulfil all the criteria required by the GMC, their LETB and the National Health Service Trust.
• Clinical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent, but not hold CCT or consultant status.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)

• Hold a Bachelor in Science degree.
• Hold MRCP or equivalent, with higher specialist training in respiratory medicine and/or interest in relevant therapeutic interest (however applicants from any clinical specialty will be considered).

Person Specification – Experience (Essential)

• A strong academic record as evidenced by undergraduate degree and/or research outputs.
• Hold significant experience of patient and public‑facing activities, both in clinical and non‑clinical settings, including PPIE.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary and collaborative working, both within clinical and research settings, as well as with colleagues from non‑clinical technical disciplines.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings.
• Demonstrable interest in clinical trial research and excellent data analytic skills.

Person Specification – Experience (Desirable)

• Demonstrated significant interest and passion for respiratory research.
• Experience of working in diverse clinical settings.
• Possess an understanding of scientific disciplines and how they can be applied to healthcare research.
• Experience in clinical trials.
• Experience in wet‑lab research.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/visas-and-immigration. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see https://www.nhs.uk/careers.

Employer Details – Experimental Medicine Division – University of Oxford

Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine – Experimental Medicine Division
John Radcliffe Hospital (Room 5800, Level 5)
Oxford
OX3 9DU

Employer's Website

https://www.expmedndm.ox.ac.uk/about