Clinical Research Fellow in Scleroderma

University of Leeds; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health & Wellbeing benefits

On-site childcare access

Staff development courses

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for a clinician-researcher to join the Scleroderma research team led by Professor Francesco Del Galdo. You will lead translational studies and contribute as a sub investigator in clinical trials, with a focus on understanding disease progression from early to active systemic sclerosis.

The post involves supporting interventional trials and an actively recruiting observational study (Strike), with potential imaging projects (MRI/ultrasound).

Qualifications

• Must hold GMC registration and license to practise.
• Strong clinical background in rheumatology and immunology.
• MRCP or equivalent required.
• Experience in translational research or clinical trials is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead translational research projects in scleroderma.
• Act as sub-investigator in interventional clinical trials.
• Support active observational studies and imaging projects (MRI/ultrasound).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and report to the project lead.

Skills

GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

Rheumatology clinical experience

Immunology background

Education

Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB)

Core Medical Training completed

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated clinician with a desire to be part of a successful research team? Are you ambitious with an interest in clinical research? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities?

The successful candidate will join the Scleroderma (also known as Systemic sclerosis; SSc) research team, under the leadership of Professor Francesco Del Galdo. With a focus on scleroderma research, you will lead on translational research studies as well as taking the role of sub investigator in clinical trials.

Research projects will aim to better understand disease progression in patients diagnosed with scleroderma, from very early disease to individuals with active SSc. You will primarily focus on supporting the interventional clinical trial portfolio in addition to having an active role in the actively recruiting observational study (Strike). There may also be a focus on imaging based projects (both magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound) to identify the disease segments that are the focus of specific research projects.

You will be medically qualified and have completed core medical training or equivalent, with clinical experience in rheumatology. You will have current GMC registration with MRCP (or equivalent). You will have basic and clinical background in Immunology and autoimmune diseases.

We have implemented a new approach to pay for junior doctors and dentists in training which mirrors the new pay system and transitional arrangements introduced into the NHS by the 2016 contract for Junior Doctor / Dentists in training; the salary awarded for this role will be awarded depending on a trainee’s current NHS pay scale status under the transitional arrangements.

Professional Registration

As a qualified doctor you should hold registration with the GMC with a license to practise. International applicants must be eligible for registration with GMC and have this in place before taking up the appointment. You will be required to maintain such registration so long as you remain employed with the University Of Leeds, confirming to your line manager that renewal has been carried out as required by the relevant professional organisation. You should produce documentation giving evidence of your registration upon request.

Visa Eligibility

- Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.

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