Clinical Research Fellow Dermatology

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Clinical Research Fellow in Dermatology for 12 months to provide patient care and engage in research. The role includes managing outpatient and inpatient services, conducting clinics, and supporting a multidisciplinary team in various research activities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Service

Fast-track Physiotherapy Service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• 12 months relevant NHS Experience required.
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies.
• Evidence of interest in research.

Responsibilities

• Work in Dermatology Department delivering 6 clinics per week and 1 research day.
• Teach and support nursing staff and medical students.
• Involvement in NIHR portfolio Dermatology studies.

Skills

Research Interest

Clinical Service Provision

Education

MBCHB or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) is seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Dermatology (12 Month fixed term) to complement the skills and interests of the current team.

The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for Dermatology patients, both within the hospital and the community this includes the care of out-patients, in- patients and day case treatment patients.

Main duties of the job

The post will also include dedicated research time to allow recruitment of patients into NIHR portfolio Dermatology studies as well as involvement in the department's research programmes. The latter embrace a number of studies ranging from basic science research studies in collaboration with the York Institute for Biomedical Research in the School of Biology, York University, Epidemiological studies in collaboration with Health Sciences at York University, Microbiological and wound care studies in collaboration with Leeds and Ulster Universities. Delivery of NIHR grants led by the department will also be included in the job role

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trustdoes notoffer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will be based at HDFT in the Dermatology Department. The Job Plan will be finalised on application, this will be flexible to suit the needs of the successful candidate. In essence this will involve delivery of 6 clinics per week and 1 research day. However, timetables will be adjusted to meet departmental requirements

Teaching of supporting nursing staff, junior members of the team and medical students is expected.

As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

The provision of a first class clinical service

Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans

Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

This is a full -time position but there is flexibility regarding the actual number of hours worked.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post will be based at HDFT in the Dermatology Department. The Job Plan will be finalised on application, this will be flexible to suit the needs of the successful candidate. In essence this will involve delivery of 6 clinics per week and 1 research day. However, timetables will be adjusted to meet departmental requirements

Teaching of supporting nursing staff, junior members of the team and medical students is expected.

As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -

The provision of a first class clinical service

Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty

Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies

Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans

Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust

This is a full -time position but there is flexibility regarding the actual number of hours worked.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• MBCHB or equivalent medical qualification
• 12 months relevant NHS Experience
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 by start of post
• Evidence of interest in research

Desirable

• Previous research experience

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• MBCHB or equivalent medical qualification
• 12 months relevant NHS Experience
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 by start of post
• Evidence of interest in research

Desirable

• Previous research experience

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 the .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 the .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address

HDH

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

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