St Mark's Clinical Fellow

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Research Fellow to support clinical trials at St Mark's Hospital. The role involves managing research projects, working closely with NHS teams, and contributing to patient care in various clinical settings. Ideal candidates will have essential qualifications, including GMC registration and expertise in gastroenterology.

Qualifications

• GMC registration required.
• Experience at registrar level in gastroenterology at ST3 level or above desired.
• Experience of teaching and training more junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trial work within St Mark's Hospital.
• Assist in weekly IBD clinics, Gastro wards, and endoscopy.
• Participate in multiple research projects under supervision.

Skills

Clinical governance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP

ATLS

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Research Fellow to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a diverse workload and possess in-depth knowledge of research governance and regulatory compliance. The Research Fellow will join the St Mark's clinical team to work on commercial studies under the NIHR London North West Commercial Research Delivery Centre umbrella. The post holder will work closely with NHS Research Infrastructure, academic, and industry partners to strengthen collaboration, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance research capacity. They will also support budget holder responsibilities within R&I and represent our CRDC at relevant network meetings.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide the opportunity to undertake a variety of daytime activities as part of this role. The core element of this role is to support clinical trial work within St Mark's Hospital. St Mark's team participates in multiple research projects, and post holder will be expected to support the delivery of those projects under the supervision of the named supervisor, Professor Ailsa Hart in this case. Additional clinical activities may include

1. Weekly IBD clinics and/or Transition clinics, Gastro wards cover, IBD day unit cover under the supervision of Professor Ailsa Hart.
2. Post-holder might also be asked to assist their supervisor in weekly endoscopy list.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post will provide the opportunity to undertake a variety of daytime activities as part of this role. The core element of this role is to support clinical trial work within St Marks Hospital. St Marks team participates in multiple research projects, and post holder will be expected to support the delivery of those projects under the supervision of the named supervisor, Professor Ailsa Hart in this case. Additional clinical activities may include

1. Weekly IBD clinics and/or Transition clinics, Gastro wards cover, IBD day unit cover under the supervision of Professor Ailsa Hart.
2. Post-holder might also be asked to assist their supervisor in weekly endoscopy list.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post will provide the opportunity to undertake a variety of daytime activities as part of this role. The core element of this role is to support clinical trial work within St Marks Hospital. St Marks team participates in multiple research projects, and post holder will be expected to support the delivery of those projects under the supervision of the named supervisor, Professor Ailsa Hart in this case. Additional clinical activities may include

1. Weekly IBD clinics and/or Transition clinics, Gastro wards cover, IBD day unit cover under the supervision of Professor Ailsa Hart.
2. Post-holder might also be asked to assist their supervisor in weekly endoscopy list.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• ATLS

Desirable

• Experience at registrar level in gastroenterology at ST3 level or above
• Other relevant courses, e.g. ALS, CCrISP, BSS

Knowledge

Essential

• Completed MRCP
• Experience or knowledge of NHS hospital practice

Desirable

• Exposure to gastroenterology at ST3 level or above

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training more junior staff

Management/Audit

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
• Understanding of audit

Desirable

• Evidence of service audit

Research & Publications

Essential

• Evidence of academic activity

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Training in research methodology

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
• Ability to work as part of a team

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP
• ATLS

Desirable

• Experience at registrar level in gastroenterology at ST3 level or above
• Other relevant courses, e.g. ALS, CCrISP, BSS

Knowledge

Essential

• Completed MRCP
• Experience or knowledge of NHS hospital practice

Desirable

• Exposure to gastroenterology at ST3 level or above

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training more junior staff

Management/Audit

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
• Understanding of audit

Desirable

• Evidence of service audit

Research & Publications

Essential

• Evidence of academic activity

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Training in research methodology

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
• Ability to work as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

St Mark's Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow

London

HA1 3UJ

Employer's website