Job summary
Applications are invited for this appointment at the Unit for Paediatric & Population-Based Dermatology Research, St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London, UK.
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Fellow to join and support the delivery of the research and clinical activities carried out within the Unit for Paediatric and Population-Based Dermatology Research at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.
The post offers excellent training in clinical research methodology and conduct, including clinical trials and observational studies, alongside carefully integrated dermatology clinical experience. The post would suit anyone wishing to further their interest in clinical and academic dermatology. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in our departmental quality improvement projects. They will be supported to present at national and international conferences and encouraged to publish relevant articles. The post holder could develop their own research interest/project, leading to a higher degree (MD/PhD), additional funding permitting.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Unit Director Professor Carsten Flohr, the research element will encompass observational research studies and commercial and non-commercial clinical trials assessing some of the latest treatments in the field. An additional component of laboratory research may be arranged through one of the Unit's internal or external collaborators.
You will function collaboratively within a group of doctors, nurses and clinical research practitioners to achieve team objectives and to maintain and promote the safety and wellbeing of patients, research participants and ensure the integrity of research outcomes.
About us
The Unit is part of St John's Institute of Dermatology and is directed by Professor Carsten Flohr, Consultant Dermatologist and Chair in Dermatology and Population Health Science at King's College London. As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see below full Job Description and Person Specification for more details. The post offers excellent training in clinical research methodology and conduct, including clinical trials and observational studies, alongside carefully integrated dermatology clinical experience. The post would suit anyone wishing to further their interest in clinical and academic dermatology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see below full Job Description and Person Specification for more details. The post offers excellent training in clinical research methodology and conduct, including clinical trials and observational studies, alongside carefully integrated dermatology clinical experience. The post would suit anyone wishing to further their interest in clinical and academic dermatology.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- Post CMT
- MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad based general professional training in general and/or paediatric medicine
- Proven track record of general medicine / paediatric medicine experience
Desirable
- Paediatric dermatology and/or other dermatology experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Excellent computer literacy (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases)
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- Post CMT
- MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad based general professional training in general and/or paediatric medicine
- Proven track record of general medicine / paediatric medicine experience
Desirable
- Paediatric dermatology and/or other dermatology experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Excellent computer literacy (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases)
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
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).
