Job summary
Applications are invited a Junior Clinical Research Fellow position atSt. 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 Junior 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 St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Unit Head Professor Carsten Flohr, the research element will encompass clinical 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, Research 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.
You must be eligible for registration with the GMC.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, and the post holder would be encouraged to develop their own research interest/project, which could lead to a higher degree (MD/PhD). Post FY2 candidates are suitable for this role.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, and the post holder would be encouraged to develop their own research interest/project, which could lead to a higher degree (MD/PhD). Post FY2 candidates are suitable for this role.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
