Job summary
The Institute of Liver Studies, King's College Hospital are seeking to appoint to several Clinical Research Fellows posts.
These posts are offered as either 6 months or 1 year posts and are designed to offer either 100% clinical service provision or a 50:50 split between the Clinical Hepatology Service Provision/ Training and Clinical Research. The aim of these posts is to allow the successful applicants to undertake a part-time clinical or laboratory research project alongside clinical hepatology to acquire pilot data that will facilitate an application for Research Council Funding such as MRC or NIHR Doctoral Fellowships to enable the undertaking of a MD/PhD. This post is ideal for individuals who are mid-way through their Specialist Training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The exact job plan could be individualised to a successful candidates' needs.
Candidates are advised to specify whether they are applying for the 100% clinical service provision or the 50:50 split role in their supporting statements.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which would be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Institute.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder may wish to participate in the liver on-call and emergency gastrointestinal bleeding on call rota on a 1 in 7 basis if they are trained and JAG accredited in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
There is an option for the trainee to join the out of hours specialist hepatology and endoscopy rota if suitably qualified following a period of induction. The trainee will always have access to Consultant support during on call periods. The on call rota (1 in 7) will involve taking part in the specialist hepatology rota and does not involve any commitment to acute general medicine.
The trainee will also need to provide occasional ward cover during the day when required and there will be an element of administrative duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder may wish to participate in the liver on-call and emergency gastrointestinal bleeding on call rota on a 1 in 7 basis if they are trained and JAG accredited in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
There is an option for the trainee to join the out of hours specialist hepatology and endoscopy rota if suitably qualified following a period of induction. The trainee will always have access to Consultant support during on call periods. The on call rota (1 in 7) will involve taking part in the specialist hepatology rota and does not involve any commitment to acute general medicine.
The trainee will also need to provide occasional ward cover during the day when required and there will be an element of administrative duties.
Person Specification
Higher qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Training and experience
Essential
- ST4+ level training gastro/Hepatology
Desirable
- Independent upper gastrointestinal endoscopist
Research and publications
Essential
- Understanding of research governance and ethics
Desirable
- Previous involvement in research projects and published in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Higher qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
Training and experience
Essential
- ST4+ level training gastro/Hepatology
Desirable
- Independent upper gastrointestinal endoscopist
Research and publications
Essential
- Understanding of research governance and ethics
Desirable
- Previous involvement in research projects and published in peer reviewed journals
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
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).
