Job summary
Post-MRCS applicants with registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics from the UK and around the world are invited to apply to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at St Mary's and Charing Cross Hospitals in the capacity of a Clinical Research Fellow Registrar. The fellowship is available from 02 October 2024 for 6 months.
The role has no on-call commitment.
Key features of this fellowship and department:
High volume operating (trauma and elective)
Research systems and support staff in place
Teaching opportunities on local courses
International reputation with good world wide connections
The elective centre at Charing Cross has been designated a regional Major Revision Centre and handles all the elective practice of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's provides a huge opportunity to gain experience in the management of and surgery related to, high volume major trauma and polytrauma.
Main duties of the job
For 50% of the week, candidates will be expected to develop a research project and apply for funding under the supervision of a clinical academic orthopaedic surgeon. It is well recognised that many surgeons wish to pursue a higher degree and secure a grant for their research. This role will enable the successful candidate to develop their applications and research protocols with protected time and guidance, while continuing their clinical training and development.
The remaining 50% of their week will be clinical work including Orthopaedic clinics and operating lists.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to advertise a Clinical Research Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedics. We are the largest NHS trust in England, and together with Imperial College London we are one of the UK's first academic health science centres (AHSCs). Our five hospitals offer major advances in patient care, clinical teaching, and scientific invention and innovation. The post holder will have the opportunity undertake a clinical role at registrar level with protected time for research in orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a research project as part of a higher degree and will be supervised by an appropriate clinical academic surgeon affiliated with Imperial College.
This post provides an opportunity to perform impactful research with the financial support and time required, which is often challenging at the start of a project. Supervision and mentorship will be provided to support both academic and clinical work performed during this fellowship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to advertise a Clinical Research Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedics. We are the largest NHS trust in England, and together with Imperial College London we are one of the UK's first academic health science centres (AHSCs). Our five hospitals offer major advances in patient care, clinical teaching, and scientific invention and innovation. The post holder will have the opportunity undertake a clinical role at registrar level with protected time for research in orthopaedic surgery. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a research project as part of a higher degree and will be supervised by an appropriate clinical academic surgeon affiliated with Imperial College.
This post provides an opportunity to perform impactful research with the financial support and time required, which is often challenging at the start of a project. Supervision and mentorship will be provided to support both academic and clinical work performed during this fellowship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Higher Qualifications
Essential
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Registrar level experience of at least 2 years
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Prior involvement in research at any level with previous peer-reviewed publication
Desirable
- Plan for research project
- Approval for OOP from current deanery
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Desirable
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Higher Qualifications
Essential
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Registrar level experience of at least 2 years
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Prior involvement in research at any level with previous peer-reviewed publication
Desirable
- Plan for research project
- Approval for OOP from current deanery
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Desirable
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
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).
