Research Physician (F3+)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Based in the Vaccine and Trials research Team at Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and linked to Infectious Diseases research, this appointment provides an excellent opportunity for a doctor with recent experience in acute/general medicine or critical care to gain experience of clinical research within the supportive environment of a leading teaching and research hospital. The position provides the post holder with the opportunity to be involved in the testing of treatments and interventions. The clinical trial portfolio developing and evolving, the research unit will be able to support other departments with their clinical research delivery.

The Research Physician will work alongside experienced Principal Investigators (PI) within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the clinical operations of the Vaccine and Trials research team. The post holder will provide medical support for patients and healthy volunteers participating in COVID-19, Flu, mpox and other clinical trials involving novel therapies and vaccines prior to and following market authorisation, working alongside Principal Investigators, clinical research nurses and clinical trial practitioners. As part of this work, the post holder will support risk assessments, developing and implementing critical risk mitigation strategies for clinical trials.

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with the PIs and Vaccine and Trials research management team to shape and guide this service dedicated to clinical research. The post holder will be actively encouraged to contribute to the work of the UK Clinical Research Network (UKCRN) working groups and present relevant outcomes at national conferences.

The post would suit any doctor with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience wishing to gain experience in clinical trial research. The post is available as a full-time position.

There are up to 2 posts which will start in August 2024 for 1 year, and another post for 6month will start in February 2025

To contact us to discuss the post, please emailProf Paul Dargan (paul.dargan@gstt.nhs.uk).

Closing date: 17th April 2024, by midnight.

Interview date 9th May 2024, expected in person at St Thomas Hospital

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities.

The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

Date posted

03 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year p.a excl. of LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4415

Job locations

Guys and St Thomas Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please refer directly to the Job Description and Job Specification attached with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please refer directly to the Job Description and Job Specification attached with the job advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by intended start date

Desirable

Postgraduate specialist qualification e.g. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

Clinical Experience:

Essential

A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in the last 3 years leading to GMC Foundation Competencies or equivalent.
Ability to apply clinical knowledge and judgement to problems (i) to prioritise clinical need (ii) to maximise safety and minimise risk (ii) manage an acutely ill patient (iii) to discuss and appropriately escalate.

Desirable

Experience of managing infections in a range of patient groups
Experience in the conduct of clinical trials

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Ability to work without direct supervision where appropriate

Desirable

Familiarity with principles of Good Clinical Practice

Research

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

Evidence of research publications

Management:

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council and adherent to appraisal processes

Desirable

Evidence of undertaking a QIP or audit and completing the cycle

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by intended start date

Desirable

Postgraduate specialist qualification e.g. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

Clinical Experience:

Essential

A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in the last 3 years leading to GMC Foundation Competencies or equivalent.
Ability to apply clinical knowledge and judgement to problems (i) to prioritise clinical need (ii) to maximise safety and minimise risk (ii) manage an acutely ill patient (iii) to discuss and appropriately escalate.

Desirable

Experience of managing infections in a range of patient groups
Experience in the conduct of clinical trials

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Ability to work without direct supervision where appropriate

Desirable

Familiarity with principles of Good Clinical Practice

Research

Essential

Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

Evidence of research publications

Management:

Essential

Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council and adherent to appraisal processes

Desirable

Evidence of undertaking a QIP or audit and completing the cycle

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.