Critical Care Research Dietitian Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Critical Care Research Dietitian to join a leading research group. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to blend clinical research with leadership development within a diverse team. You will be responsible for managing trial operations, recruiting participants, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position promises growth and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at improving patient outcomes. If you are passionate about clinical research and patient care, this role could be your next exciting challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research and patient care.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and manage trial operations.
• Educate site staff on feeding protocols and compliance.

Skills

Clinical Research

Data Collection

Patient Safety Oversight

Education and Training

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Clinical Research Certification

Job description

Critical Care Research Dietitian Barts Health NHS Trust

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This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the world-leading Critical Care & Perioperative Medicine Research Group (CCMPG), based jointly at Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London. The role combines clinical research with leadership and research skill development. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse, multi-professional team including nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, and researchers.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, data collection for anthropometric and physical function data in the ASICS II trial across London sites, managing trial operations, educating site staff on feeding protocols, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, GCP, and study protocols. The role involves regular communication with principal investigators and clinicians. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the applicant’s skills and interests.

This contract is initially for one year, with potential extension to 36 months.

Background of ASICS II

The ASICS-II trial investigates whether a 10-day ketogenic enteral feeding regimen improves physical function in critically ill patients compared to standard feeding. The study assesses efficacy through sit-to-stand repetitions and ketosis induction, and explores mechanistic pathways using metabolomics techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Study delivery for ASICS II and related trials
• Patient safety oversight
• Education and training of trial site teams
• Providing clinical and professional support at trial sites

About Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts, committed to excellence, innovation, and patient safety. The organization values inclusion, diversity, and flexible working arrangements. The role is a fixed-term contract, with the actual duration adjusted based on recruitment and onboarding processes. For more details, please review the full job description and person specification attached.

Informal discussions are welcome; please contact Priyanthi Dias for more information. The application deadline is Wednesday, 7 May 2025.