Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Infectious Diseases/Immunology and Paediatric Intensive Care

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology, beginning February 2025. This role, based at Evelina London Children's Hospital, involves recruiting paediatric patients for clinical trials and contributing to national research in the field. Candidates need to be GMC registered and possess paediatric experience, ideally with Good Clinical Practice training. The post engages in various clinical services including infection control and immunology clinics.

Qualifications

• Essential eligibility for registration with GMC.
• Previous paediatric experience is vital.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support paediatric patients in clinical trials.
• Contribute to research in Paediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Assist with patient management in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Skills

Previous paediatric experience

Good Clinical Practice training

Ability to engage in research

Education

Fully registered with the GMC and holds a Licence to Practice

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Infectious Diseases/Immunology and Paediatric Intensive Care to commence in February 2025. The post is based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support paediatric patients into clinical trials and research studies, including Paediatric Infection and Immunology studies.
• Contribute to national and international research in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Paediatric Intensive Care.
• Assist with PIMS‑TS patient management and participate in outpatient and inpatient PIID clinical services.
• Collaborate with Clinical researchers at GSTT NIHR Biomedical Central and King's College London.
• Engage with the daily clinical work of the PIID inpatient consults, paediatric OPAT, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, acute/complex infection, HIV, TB, congenital infection and primary/secondary immunodeficiency clinics.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice (or be eligible for registration).
• Previous paediatric experience essential; previous research experience not essential but desirable.
• Good Clinical Practice training essential.
• Eligibility to meet UK immigration rules for skilled worker visa.

Legal and Safeguarding

The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0‑18 years) and must comply with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Criminal Records Bureau is required.

Equality and Diversity

Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice throughout the application process. Equality of opportunity is our policy.

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, or marital/civil partnership.

Contact and Application

General enquiries about the job or for an informal discussion should be directed to Dr Jonathan Cohen ([e-mail]).

Please note that we will only accept online applications. Please apply for this post by clicking “Apply Online Now”.