Clinical Research Fellow (Gastroenterology)

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Research Fellow with a background in gastroenterology or general surgery. This role offers the chance to work in a renowned endoscopy unit known for its groundbreaking research and clinical trials. You will support vital studies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes. Join a passionate team committed to research excellence and improving healthcare services, while benefiting from a supportive work environment that values your professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Childcare Coordinator support

High quality education and training

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Competent to work without direct supervision.
• Evidence of clinical audit/service improvement.
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education.

Responsibilities

• Support COLOSPEED studies and assist in protocol development.
• Liaison with hospital teams including laboratories and radiology.
• Participate in research meetings and training of staff.

Skills

Good multidisciplinary team working

Clinical governance understanding

Research activity publications

Good basic general medical knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP/MRCS or equivalent

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job summary

The Research Fellowwill come from either gastroenterology or general surgery(GI interest) background and gain experience inmany areas of research and in endoscopy practice. The endoscopy unit has aninternational reputation for research and innovation in endoscopy deliveringthe largest endoscopy trials in the world. It offers bowel cancer screening andregional services including double balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopyand trans nasal endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

Support the COLOSPEED studies including COLOCOHORT. Responsibilityfor study related medical support within own expertiseand in consultation with study Principle Investigators (PIs). Assist in the development of study protocols,grant applications and publications as directed by supervisor. Ensure studiesare delivered in accordance with good clinical practice and study protocols.

Liaison with the wider hospitalteams such as laboratories, radiology, endoscopy, critical care, pain team, infectioncontrol, palliative care and oncology. Assist in the trainingand development of medical and nursing staffon study requirements.

Participate in researchmeetings. Take part in other responsibilities deemed responsible by their supervisor

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Thispost will be based at South Tyneside District Hospital and Newcastle Universityand will be integral to the COLOSPEED research studies.. The post holder will be supervised byProfessor Colin Rees Dr Laura Neilson, with additional academic supervisionfrom Professor Linda Sharp.

TheResearch Fellow will come from either gastroenterology or general surgery (GIinterest) background and gain experience in many areas of research and inendoscopy practice. The endoscopy unit has an international reputation forresearch and innovation in endoscopy delivering the largest endoscopy trials inthe world. It offers bowel cancer screening and regional services includingdouble balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy and trans nasal endoscopy.

Job description
Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Thispost will be based at South Tyneside District Hospital and Newcastle Universityand will be integral to the COLOSPEED research studies.. The post holder will be supervised byProfessor Colin Rees Dr Laura Neilson, with additional academic supervisionfrom Professor Linda Sharp.

TheResearch Fellow will come from either gastroenterology or general surgery (GIinterest) background and gain experience in many areas of research and inendoscopy practice. The endoscopy unit has an international reputation forresearch and innovation in endoscopy delivering the largest endoscopy trials inthe world. It offers bowel cancer screening and regional services includingdouble balloon enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy and trans nasal endoscopy.

Person Specification

Personality and Disposition

Essential

• Commitment to good multidisciplinary team working and relationships
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
• Good leadership skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive and tolerant
• Caring attitude to patients
• Awareness of own limitations

Experience

Essential

• Competent to work without direct supervision
• Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies
• Evidence of clinical audit/service improvement
• Evidence of research activity publications, projects
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs

Desirable

• 12 months experience in gastroenterology or GI surgery speciality

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
• Full or limited GMC registration

Desirable

• Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/medicine
• GCP Training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good basic general medical knowledge with competence in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
• Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence
• Shows awareness of own limitations
• Good knowledge of research landscape and role of LCRN and NIHR

Desirable

• IT skills
• Teaching skills
• Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved

Person Specification
Personality and Disposition

Essential

• Commitment to good multidisciplinary team working and relationships
• Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
• Good leadership skills
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
• Supportive and tolerant
• Caring attitude to patients
• Awareness of own limitations

Experience

Essential

• Competent to work without direct supervision
• Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies
• Evidence of clinical audit/service improvement
• Evidence of research activity publications, projects
• Flexibility to respond to changing service needs

Desirable

• 12 months experience in gastroenterology or GI surgery speciality

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
• Full or limited GMC registration

Desirable

• Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/medicine
• GCP Training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Good basic general medical knowledge with competence in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
• Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence
• Shows awareness of own limitations
• Good knowledge of research landscape and role of LCRN and NIHR

Desirable

• IT skills
• Teaching skills
• Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

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