Clinical Research Physician

Job summary

- Assess and interpret safety and clinical data from assigned studies, e.g. Vital signs, ECG's, laboratory tests, adverse events etc;- Support the timely delivery of selected research studies to acceptable medical standards, inline with the requirements of sponsors, the protocol, ICH GCP, and other appropriate guidelines and regulations. values JD V1 Nov17 CK- Where required, provide medical cover outside of normal working hours, as determined by the nature of the studies being undertaken at the time;- Undertake and maintain appropriate life support training and, in partnership with R&D and CRF senior management and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies;- Undertake and maintain GCP training and attend other appropriate training;- Participate in the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in association with R&D governance;- Contribute to the risk assessment and planning of risk mitigation strategies for early phase trials;- As a representative of R&D and the CRF, develop positive relationships with Sponsors and regional and national research networks;- Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the R&D and CRF senior management team.

Main duties of the job

Hours will routinely be worked weekdays, with the post holder required to provide medical cover outside of normal working hours on occasion, as determined by the nature of the studies being undertaken.

Working alongside experienced researchers and their teams, the Clinical Research Physician will provide medical support for the implementation and delivery of selected research studies. The post holder will be supported by an experienced and award-winning multi-disciplinary Research and Development (R&D) Team.

The post holder will require a flexible approach to work, with working hours being dependent on service demand. Hours will routinely be worked weekdays, with the post holder required to provide medical cover outside of normal working hours on occasion, as determined by the nature of the studies being undertaken. Predominantly based at University Hospital, Coventry, the post holder may also be required to work at the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby on occasion.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and energetic with good interpersonal skills and hold MB ChB or equivalent, with full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a license to practice; research experience is desirable but not essential.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.