Clinical Research Physician

Quotient Sciences; Egginton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in Nottingham is looking for a Clinical Research Physician to manage the medical aspects of Phase I and II clinical trials. Key responsibilities include screening volunteers, ensuring their welfare, and complying with GXP guidelines. Candidates must hold a full medical license and have a minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience. The role involves on-call commitments and additional remuneration for such duties, contributing to an essential part of the clinical research process.

Benefits

Additional remuneration for on-call duties

Qualifications

• Must have a full license to practice medicine.
• Requires a minimum of two years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Experience with direct patient care and prescribing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical aspects of Phase I and II clinical trials.
• Screen volunteers for eligibility to participate in studies.
• Ensure volunteers' health and welfare takes priority.

Skills

Medical responsibility

Clinical trial management

Compliance with GXP guidelines

Physical examination skills

Patient care experience

Education

Full license to practice by the General Medical Council

ALS certification preferred

Two years of postgraduate clinical experience

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our medical team in Nottingham as a Clinical Research Physician. As the Clinical Research Physician, you will be responsible for the medical aspects of Phase I and II clinical trials. You will manage the process of screening volunteers for specific studies to determine their eligibility to take part in the study and be responsible for the everyday running of studies, including the welfare of volunteers under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a medically qualified person responsible for medical aspects of Phase I and II activities.
• Manage the process by which a volunteer is screened for a specific study, to determine their eligibility to take part in the study.
• Take medical responsibility for the everyday running of studies including the welfare of volunteers under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Liaise with the Principal Investigators, Lead Scientists and members of the study teams about any medical and/or safety issues arising from a study.
• Support the corporate goals by working closely with the Medical Science, Business Development and Marketing Departments.
• Comply and adhere to GXP guidelines and regulations as required of this role.
• Ensure study data is collected to a high quality in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Perform a full physical examination for each volunteer.
• Conduct or assist clinical staff in the conduct of other study-specific screening activities.
• Review all information gathered at pre-study visit and confirm volunteer's eligibility to take part in a study by signing the CRF.
• Assist the Senior Research Physician / Principal Investigator with ward duties.
• In the event of a medical emergency occurring during the course of a study, assist the physician responsible for the study and the clinical staff with the management of the emergency as needed, or take temporary responsibility for the other volunteers whilst the emergency is being dealt with.
• Ensure the volunteers health and welfare takes priority.
• Provide study-specific training and support to the Operations team prior to, during and after study days (as appropriate to the study) to ensure efficient execution of the study and acquisition of quality data.
• Work closely with the PI to understand the rationale for study design to facilitate the planning and delivery of individual studies.
• Production/review of the protocol, volunteer information and consent form, safety summary and any other documentation in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and other relevant personnel.
• Act as study physician on selected studies.
• Support the Principal Investigator in discussions with clients.
• Participate in the on-call rota once sufficient experience has been attained.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures as required.

On-Call Commitment

This position involves an on-call rota. You will participate in on-call day and night, including weekends and weekday nights, once you have attained sufficient experience. This is a mandatory commitment and is included in the overall salary. The role may also involve overnight medical cover and weekend morning cover when required. Additional remuneration will be provided for on-call duties.

Qualifications and Experience

• A full license to practice by the General Medical Council.
• A minimum of two years of postgraduate clinical experience, usually involving direct patient care and experience of prescribing.
• ALS certification preferred but can be obtained in post.
• Membership of a