Clinical Research Fellow Respiratory Medicine

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in London is seeking a research-focused medical professional to contribute to clinical trials and enhance research delivery in respiratory medicine. The role involves protocol design, supervision of research staff, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will hold ST3 training and have a solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development

Employer certification/accreditation badges

Qualifications

• Evidence of participation in research activities.
• Must have completed core medical training to ST3/IMT3.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to study protocol design and ensure appropriate patient consent.
• Provide supervision to staff involved in research activities.
• Participate in the analysis and publication of research results.

Skills

Research Participation

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Education

Completion of Core Medical Training to ST3/IMT3

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Research Responsibilities

a) To contribute to study protocol design in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and Pharmaceutical Companies and Academic Institutions representatives. This will include the writing of patient information leaflets, design of case report forms (CRFs) and source documents in line with the R&D standard operation procedures (SOPs).

b) To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients

c) To write concept sheets and full protocols or amend such documents which relate to the primary research carried out in respiratory medicine.

d) Contribute to the promotion of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Research and Development and the National Heart & Lung Institute and creating further funding opportunities.

e) To represent the unit at meetings both locally and as required, at national and international locations; this includes Investigator meetings and Study Initiation meetings as well as attendance at Research Ethics Committee meetings.

f) To undertake clinical responsibilities and research activities in Phase I-IV Research in Medicine.

g) To provide clinical and professional supervision at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Research and Development to doctors and other staff (e.g. research nurses, research assistants etc.).

h) To ensure that the dignity, right, safety, and wellbeing of all trail participants and give priority at all times

i) To be available to work flexible hours as may be required by the design of particular clinical trial or the department's needs.

j) To participate in the analysis and publication of research results.

k) To maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable R&D SOPs and follow these in daily research activities.

l) To assess of all Serious Adverse Events (SAE) to determine whether a suspected unexpected serious adverse reaction (SUSAR) has occurred and to ensure timely reporting in line with the current applicable regulatory requirements.

m) To keep well organised, legible and accurate records.

n) To meet with study monitors regularly to assist with clarification of data queries in order to maintain quality assurance

o) To participate in audits or inspection of Trust sponsored clinical trials as well as external sponsored studies as required.

p) To assist in both internal and external training requirements (general and study-specific) in liaison with Lead Nurse and other Clinicians.

q) The post-holder will be required to build on existing close relations with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. He/she will also be required to support quality improvement, research and management of the service.

r) To assist and help supervise post-graduate students and visiting workers

s) To undertake appropriate administration tasks

t) Contribute to departmental management as required

u) To undertake any necessary training and/or development

v) Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Principal Investigators

w) The post holder will be expected to contribute to the intellectual activities of their host department and to keep up to date with scientific advances in the field

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in research
• Have completed core medical training to at least ST3/IMT3
• Good understanding of GCP

Desirable criteria

• Sub-speciality interest in Respiratory Medicine

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Personal Specification (PDF, 468.6KB)
• Guidance for applicants (PDF, 85.4KB)
• Policy Statement (PDF, 144.5KB)
• Staff Benefits and Wellbeing (PDF, 196.5KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 2.8MB)