Clinical Research Fellow (ST3-5) in Rheumatology

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow (ST3 - ST5) in Rheumatology at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is due to commence on 07 August 2024, for a period of 12 months.

The primary duty of the post includes supporting the daily running of clinical research studies / trials on the Rheumatology Research Unit (level E6), by supporting the principal investigators, five dedicated research nurses and associated administrators. The unit currently runs >20 clinical studies, both commercial and non-commercial, and ranging from phase IIa to IV. The appointee will report to and be supervised by Dr Nicholas Shenker, Consultant Rheumatologist.

Main duties of the job

This post provides an excellent platform to develop experience in the delivery of academic studies and commercial clinical trials, learn to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound and write an academic paper with the supervision of the consultants. Some previous post-holders have developed research grant applications for a more substantial research project as part of a MD or PhD registration at the University of Cambridge.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

About us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

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

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Date posted

05 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CRF-4730

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee would be an active member of the Department of Rheumatology, participating in departmental educational and management meetings, audit, teaching of medical students and post-graduate presentations. The appointee will undertake two rheumatology outpatient clinics per week. There is an option to contribute to the rheumatology middle-grade on-call during evenings and weekends, for an additional salary.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the criteria as detailed in the attached specification and have full GMC registration with a current license to practise and have MRCP. Previous experience in rheumatology is desirable, but not essential.

Cambridge University Health Partners, the academic health sciences centre, in conjunction with the Institute of Continuing Education at The University of Cambridge are pleased to offer a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Medicine to all clinicians employed in Cambridge. Further details and registration please see the web-link provided in the job description for this post.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee would be an active member of the Department of Rheumatology, participating in departmental educational and management meetings, audit, teaching of medical students and post-graduate presentations. The appointee will undertake two rheumatology outpatient clinics per week. There is an option to contribute to the rheumatology middle-grade on-call during evenings and weekends, for an additional salary.

In order to be considered applicants must meet the criteria as detailed in the attached specification and have full GMC registration with a current license to practise and have MRCP. Previous experience in rheumatology is desirable, but not essential.

Cambridge University Health Partners, the academic health sciences centre, in conjunction with the Institute of Continuing Education at The University of Cambridge are pleased to offer a one year Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Medicine to all clinicians employed in Cambridge. Further details and registration please see the web-link provided in the job description for this post.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided
Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant of the Rheumatology Research Unit

Dr Nicholas Shenker

Nicholas.shekner@nhs.net

Date posted

05 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CRF-4730

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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