Clinical Research Fellow - Gastroenterology

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basingstoke seeks a medical professional to focus on clinical practices and research within the Medicine division. The role includes participation in national clinical trials and personal research efforts, ensuring a commitment to patient-centered care. Candidates must possess essential qualifications like MBBS and GMC registration, alongside research skills.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBBS, GMC Registration, and MRCP.
• Research experience and clinical knowledge are crucial for the role.
• Proficient in managing medical admissions at ST3+ level.

Responsibilities

• Attend clinics and MDT meetings as part of patient care.
• Conduct personal research supervised by a consultant.
• Assist with national clinical trials in gastroenterology.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Research skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

MRCP Part 1 and Part 2

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

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 Ramage
and 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)

Working for our organisation

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 Winchester
and 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 represent
the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• Highly motivated approach

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 504.7KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
• Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)