Clinical Research Fellow and Rheumatology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Leigh on Sea is seeking a Clinical Fellow to join their Rheumatology Team at Southend Hospital. This fixed-term role includes significant commitments in both clinical operations and research activities, aiming to improve patient care and contribute to scholarly publications. The ideal candidate will have a medical background with experience in clinical trials and patient management. This position offers valuable training opportunities, aligning closely with training programs for registrars.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Clinical and research exposure

Career development in a vibrant environment

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting clinical trials and patient management.
• Familiarity with the NIHR portfolio studies.
• Ability to screen and consent patients for research.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment to clinical trials and contribute to research.
• Carry out feasibility assessments of studies.
• Undertake outpatient clinics and provide inpatient care.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Clinical management

Research trial participation

Audit contribution

Education

Medical degree

Job description

This fixed term post is funded by the Research and Development Department with 70% research commitments and 30 % clinical Rheumatology. The commitments will be clinical and research activity with allotted time for teaching & training. Clinical and Research Duties:

• The post holder will support recruitment to NIHR portfolio commercial and non-commercial studies with support from research nurses and trial practitioners from the R&D Department, and the activities of the Rheumatology service. The Clinical Fellow is expected to complete GCP training and become involved in the clinical management of patients on research trials.
• Carry out feasibility assessments of NIHR portfolio and non-portfolio commercial and non-commercial studies
• Screen and actively participate in the consent process according to the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Provide dedicated clinical trials support for treatment and follow-up for participants recruited to trials alongside the R&D and health care teams.
• The Rheumatology Department has an active audit programme and the post holder would be expected to contribute to the audit. In particular audit projects are pertinent to the research that will be undertaken.
• The Research Fellow will be involvement in specific projects with the aim to produce peer reviewed papers for publication. A consultant rota is in place that offers support to the research team
• Undertake outpatient clinics
• Inpatient Care: To see rheumatology ward referrals at Southend Hospital and liaise with the consultant on call to plan investigations and treatment.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. The Clinical Fellow will be part of the Rheumatology Team based at Southend Hospital. All the Rheumatology consultants have research commitments. An active clinical trial unit consisting of 2 research nurses and 1 administrative staff contribute to the research ethic within the department. Although this Job does not have educational approval it will provide training opportunities at the same level as the registrars from East Anglia training programme. It will suit a person wishing to develop subspecialty skills in rheumatology or research. The duties and responsibilities of the fellow can be balanced between service and research commitments to suit the trainee.