Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow Core (ST1-2) / Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Respiratory Clinical Trials based in Clinical Pharmacology.
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow who will be embedded in a multi-disciplinary clinical research unit with strong links with the University of Cambridge, working in clinical trials, primarily in Respiratory Medicine.
The Clinical Research Fellow will be supervised by Dr Marie Fisk, COPD Researcher and Professor Ian Wilkinson, Head of the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a full-time post is available from July/August 2024 for up to three years and will involve working within the departments of Clinical Pharmacology and Respiratory Medicine, but a minimum term of 12 months may be considered by arrangement.
Main duties of the job
In order to be considered applicants must have:
- Degree in Medicine (MBBS or equivalent).
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application.
Applicants who have completed Foundation training and are either planning to apply for, or already have Core Medical or Specialist training experience (or equivalent) with interest in Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine, or Clinical Pharmacology or Cardiovascular Medicine and research would be well suited to this post.
Please note that this post doesnot carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an "F3" role.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have an opportunity to work with world leading collaborators and to develop skills in cutting-edge clinical trials, trials conduct and delivery, data analysis and statistics, writing research protocols and HRA applications, manuscript writing and presentations, for example.
You will gain training in Good Clinical Practice and provide clinical support for trials, conduct trial assessments and gain skills in pharmacovigilance and study reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in research and they would be supported to develop their own research interests and encouraged to register for a higher degree.
The post holder will also be required to fulfil clinical commitments within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and it is expected this would be one sessions a week by arrangement.
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
You will have an opportunity to work with world leading collaborators and to develop skills in cutting-edge clinical trials, trials conduct and delivery, data analysis and statistics, writing research protocols and HRA applications, manuscript writing and presentations, for example.
You will gain training in Good Clinical Practice and provide clinical support for trials, conduct trial assessments and gain skills in pharmacovigilance and study reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in research and they would be supported to develop their own research interests and encouraged to register for a higher degree.
The post holder will also be required to fulfil clinical commitments within Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and it is expected this would be one sessions a week by arrangement.
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
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Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1. No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason to comments section
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.
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.
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).