Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatrics

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Clinical Research Fellow to join their Glasgow Clinical Research Facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality clinical research, working with a diverse range of conditions and gaining valuable expertise in pharmacovigilance and research governance. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive environment, ensuring the rights and safety of participants while maintaining high research standards. With a commitment to career development and a culture of inclusion, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in patient care through innovative research.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Full funding for training courses

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in the NHS is required.
• Completion of training in consent and Good Clinical Practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality care for clinical research participants.
• Involved in high-profile trials impacting patient care.

Skills

Clinical Research

Paediatrics

Good Clinical Practice

Pharmacovigilance

Education

Basic Core Training in Paediatrics

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Opportunity for career development

Glasgow Clinical Research Facility

Clinical Research Fellow - Paediatrics

40hrs/week (12 months fixed term)

Secondment or Job-share opportunity

Glasgow Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is recruiting a Paediatric Clinical Research Fellow to assist us in providing high quality care for participants and their families in a wide range of conditions.

The Glasgow Clinical Research Facility incorporates Clinical Research Facilities at the QEUH/RHC and GRI. With satellite units at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital and the Dental Hospital. Jointly they provide a streamlined service to investigators to conduct their clinical research efficiently and safely.

Glasgow has a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence for medical research and innovation. This post will provide the opportunity for the successful applicant to develop expertise in all aspects of delivering clinical research, working to protocol and developing an understanding of pharmacovigilance and research governance within a supportive environment. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be involved in high profile trials which have the potential to significantly impact on patient care.

The post is best suited for trainees who have completed basic core training in paediatrics. The successful post-holder will be required to successfully complete training in consent and Good Clinical Practice to ensure that the rights, safety and well-being of patients and the high quality of the research data is maintained within the CRF. Full funding of these courses will be provided through the CRF. Full time or part time will be considered.

The successful post-holder will be required to have experience of working in the NHS

For more information, please contact: John Haughney, 0141 232 7600, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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