Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Clinical Research

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a medical professional with GMC registration and significant clinical experience. Candidates should have excellent teamwork capabilities and be able to manage emergencies efficiently. The role demands a passionate approach to research and patient care, making it ideal for those seeking growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid GMC Registration.
• In-date ALS training is required.
• A minimum of 2 years working in NHS is essential.
• Experience in clinical research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency situations effectively.
• Conduct clinical trials and audits.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical management

Time management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Job Plan/On-call Requirements
• The Team

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a licence to practice
• In-date ALS training allowing direct medical responsibility for human investigations in the UK

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate specialist qualification e.g. MRCP or equivalent.

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• A minimum of 2 years working as a doctor in the NHS.
• Previous experience in clinical research and commitment to research.
• Ability to manage / lead emergency situations such as anaphylaxis, chest pain, hypoxia, hypoglycaemia, epilepsy, cerebrovascular accident, cytokine release syndrome and ICANs.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the conduct of clinical trials.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Audit work. Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective communication skills
• Experienced in the use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to discuss and appropriately escalate to the consultant(s) in charge the medical needs of patients referred to the CRF.
• Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills
• Experience of and positive attitude towards quality development
• Familiarity with electronic patient records
• Effective use of time and resources
• Good working knowledge of statistics
• Competent in required practical procedures such as cannulation, ABG and ECG

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with principles of clinical research, including Good Clinical Practice, pharmacokinetics, human toxicology, statistics and pharmacodynamic assessment.
• Management training
• Evidence of experience in the management of change
• Publication in peer reviewed journal

Personal

Essential criteria

• Positive and enthusiastic approach to care of patients
• Experience of and positive attitude to multi professional team working.
• Ability to work as a team player with a demonstrable commitment to organisational success.
• Able to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and with colleagues in all disciplines.
• Well-developed presentation skills, oral and written communication skills in groups and one to one
• Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
• Keen desire to develop self and department as 'Leaders in the Field'
• UK Full Driving License without restrictions and able to drive to other NHS Trusts.
• Good organisational skills
• Evidence of resilience with stressful medical situations

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of cross functional working
• Evidence of extra-curricular commitments demonstrating dedication and perseverance

Research and Development

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
• Good understanding and experience of the regulatory environment for clinical trials and clinical research in the UK
• Valid GCP training certificate

Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We'll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available Here

To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits. To help you get the best from your application we've also put together two guides to help you make your application the best it can be. Just click here and here to go through them, or have them open as you complete your application.

We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

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Consider structuring your supporting information section with clear headings or bullet points. This approach will help both you and the recruiting manager navigate through your application more effectively.

Working Smarter pledge

We are reminded everyday of how important life is, so as part of our Working Smarter pledge we offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.

Secondments

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Young People

Please note a young person must be in part-time education or training until they're 18. therefore if you are under 18 we are unable to employ you on a full time basis, unless it is in an apprenticeship role.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary, either as a one-off payment, or over 3 months. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £26.40 Standard DBS check £26.40 and Enhanced DBS check £54.40. You should be aware that if you are successful in obtaining a position that requires a DBS check but later withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check. DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

In line with guidance from United Kingdom Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers are required to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes in relation to safe working. This includes mask wearing and adherence to social distancing at all Trust sites.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• 438-MS3135 JDPS (PDF, 808.3KB)
• Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
• What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)
• Main Recruitment Pack 24 (PDF, 387.4KB)