Clinical Research Fellow - Gastroenterology

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basingstoke is looking for a Doctor to join their Medicine division. The successful candidate will be involved in clinical responsibilities and research, contributing to national clinical trials in gastroenterology and hepatology while maintaining patient-centered care. This full-time position offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to publish research findings.

Qualifications

• Doctors must have an MBBS or equivalent and GMC registration.
• Knowledge in clinical management and research methodologies is essential.
• Basic life support is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Attend clinics and MDT meetings.
• Conduct own research and assist with national trials.
• Perform endoscopy if appropriate for training.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Research skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

Basic Life Support

Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level

MRCP Part 1 and Part 2

Job description

Job summary

Working within a team of specialist Consultants and junior doctors in training, the post holder will be expected to initiate and provide sound clinical/medical practices to patients admitted to the Medicine division, whilst supporting patients' family and friends demonstrating the patient is the central focus of care.

The focus of the job is in research. The postholder will be expected to take part in National clinical trials in gastroenterology and hepatology. They will also pursue their "own account" research with Professor Ramageand will receive training in research methods involving use of data, statistical methods, writing abstracts and papers. The person will be expected to compete at least one paper during their year at HHFT and attend some national meetings. They will also have some clinical training relevant to their level.

Main duties of the job

• Attend clinics
• Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
• Pursue own account research supervised by Consultant
• Assist Gastro research team with national trials
• One endoscopy list per week (if appropriate to training)

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchesterand Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs over 8,600 staff and has a turnover of over £450 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors representthe interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-MD25059

Job locations

HHFT Basingstoke & North Hampshire

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Job description Job responsibilities

The attached job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required,which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities

The attached job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required,which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC Registration
• Basic Life Support
• Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st or 2nd Degree
• Advanced Life Support
• MRCP
• Prior experience of working within the NHS in the last 6 months

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Clinical knowledge and expertise; appropriate knowledge and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
• Research skills; demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Appropriate speciality experience
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievement e.g., prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements

Personal Qualities Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and work under pressure
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
• Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
• Ability to work effectively on an on-call rota shift system
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team

Desirable

• Highly motivated approach

Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC Registration
• Basic Life Support
• Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st or 2nd Degree
• Advanced Life Support
• MRCP
• Prior experience of working within the NHS in the last 6 months

Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Clinical knowledge and expertise; appropriate knowledge and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
• Research skills; demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Appropriate speciality experience
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievement e.g., prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements

Personal Qualities Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and work under pressure
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
• Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
• Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
• Ability to work effectively on an on-call rota shift system
• Proven ability to work as a member of a team

Desirable

• Highly motivated approach

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HHFT Basingstoke & North Hampshire

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HHFT Basingstoke & North Hampshire

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA

Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)