Clinical Research Fellow (Dermatology)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust seeks applications for a Clinical Research Fellow in Dermatology. The person appointed will contribute to clinical research in all aspects of skin disease in our department. Research activity will involve active participation in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials in dermatology, including the opportunity to design and implement a research project.

The post is an ideal position for a candidate looking for research experience to help them gain an SpR training post in dermatology. This role is fixed term for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for:

  • Recruiting patients for clinical studies
  • Supporting research nurses with clinical outcome measurement assessment
  • Supporting research nurses with study prescriptions
  • Contributing to clinical dermatology audit and educational programme
  • Developing own research project

The post holder can expect to:

  • Gain clinical knowledge and skills in dermatology
  • Develop clinical research experience and skills
  • Improve communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
  • Develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities
  • Develop skills in liaising with a multi professional team

About us

Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.

With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.

We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.

This is an exciting time to join NUH and help support our future ambitions.

Date posted

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience MT03 £43 923.00 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

164-6172847A

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice in the UK
  • Completion of Foundation (FY1 and FY2) training or equivalent
  • IELTS core minimum 7.5 with no individual area going under 7.5 or minimum Grade B in all four sub tests of Occupational English Test

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Practice training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the NHS for 12 months or more

Desirable

  • Previous clinical experience in dermatology
  • Previous academic experience

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Requirement to use VDU for prolonged periods

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrable skills in spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
  • High level computer skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Good attention to detail.
  • Good knowledge of a hospital's Governance systems and the role of a doctor in these processes
  • Comprehensive IT skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, Internet and email).

Desirable

  • Completion of one audit project

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Good time management skills and ability to exercise own initiative.
  • Adaptable and responsive to change
  • Able to prioritise and manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Creativity and self-motivation
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice in the UK
  • Completion of Foundation (FY1 and FY2) training or equivalent
  • IELTS core minimum 7.5 with no individual area going under 7.5 or minimum Grade B in all four sub tests of Occupational English Test

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Practice training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in the NHS for 12 months or more

Desirable

  • Previous clinical experience in dermatology
  • Previous academic experience

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Requirement to use VDU for prolonged periods

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrable skills in spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Able to work within multidisciplinary teams
  • High level computer skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Good attention to detail.
  • Good knowledge of a hospital's Governance systems and the role of a doctor in these processes
  • Comprehensive IT skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, Internet and email).

Desirable

  • Completion of one audit project

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Good time management skills and ability to exercise own initiative.
  • Adaptable and responsive to change
  • Able to prioritise and manage time effectively

Desirable

  • Creativity and self-motivation

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Dermatologist

Rosalind Simpson

Roz.Simpson@nuh.nhs.uk

Date posted

20 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience MT03 £43 923.00 per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

164-6172847A

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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