Job summary
We
are inviting applicants to join our busy but welcoming childrens research team
from September 2023 for 12 months. Leeds Childrens Hospital is research active
with over 100 studies ongoing and 1000 patients recruited per year. We have a
dedicated clinical research facility that provides a specialist environment for
the safe delivery of complex treatments.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital are delighted to offer the unique opportunity for a
Paediatric Junior Doctor to gain experience of clinical research delivery
alongside developing their own research study. We are privileged to have a
dedicated Childrens Clinical Research Fellow (CCRF) to support research
activity.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is capable
of contributing to the development of research within our team.
The
role of Clinical Research Fellow (CCRF) has two main aims:
1. Working within the existing research
team and offering senior medical support on the Clinical Research Facility.
2. Developing a research project of your
own the aim is to place a paediatric higher-level trainee on the path to a
career in clinical
research.
The
post holder will be a key member of the clinical research team. They will
assist in the medical management, co-ordination and facilitation of clinical
trial activities. We support all new team members with a 4 week induction
programme which includes training opportunities delivered by the research and
innovation training academy. All fellows are allocated a clinical supervisor
within the department.
About us
Leeds
childrens research team are a fantastic, friendly and highly motivated team
consisting of nurses, medics, data mangers and clinical trials assistants.
Based within a large Teaching Hospital catering for a population of over 1
million people, and up to 3 million people in the wider region. We deliver care
for a wide range of paediatric specialties, including but not limited to
respiratory, diabetes, general surgery, oncology, neonates and neuromuscular.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members
of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting
stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is
completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leeds
Childrens Hospital are delighted to offer the unique opportunity for a
Paediatric Junior Doctor to gain experience of clinical research delivery
alongside developing their own research study. This post will provide the
foundation and springboard for a PhD/MD project and a long term future career
as a clinical academic in a child health related discipline.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is research active with over 100 studies ongoing and 1000
patients recruited per year, on average.
As
Childrens Clinical Research Fellow you will:
Be given the time and resources to
develop your own research interest, in an area of your choice, in association
with an existing research team in Leeds
Receive supervision from both the
Research Lead for Leeds Childrens Hospital, Professor Adam Glaser, and a
consultant clinical supervisor involved in research within your chosen area of
interest
Act as a bridge between the clinical,
ward-based teams and the childrens research delivery teams to increase
awareness of research activity within the hospital
Train and support junior doctors,
consultants, nursing staff and allied health professionals on the wards about
ongoing research in their area
Attend Grand rounds and morning hand
overs to highlight patients that could be approached for specific studies
Assist with the recruitment process
including consent, randomisation, and study initiation for patients
Identify studies in speciality areas
where recruitment could be increased and facilitate this
Make Research an Always Event by
ensuring all available opportunities to be involved in research are offered to
families at Leeds Childrens Hospital
Screen the paediatric wards daily for
potential research participants. The key studies in each area will be
highlighted to you by the members of the Childrens Research team who cover
each area
Increase your own skills and learning
in research by attending
o Courses provided by NIHR learn
including a P.I. essentials course
o Regional training provided by LTHT
Research Academy
Provide support for the consultants
of Leeds Childrens Hospital who are Principal Investigators on studies by:
o Independently undertaking study visits
on the Childrens Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) alongside the research
nursing team
o Providing procedure support such as
venepuncture and cannulation on the CCRF
It
is expected that 50% of the Fellows time will be spent working with the
Childrens Research Delivery and Childrens CRF team and 50% will be spent
developing their own clinical research interests in association with an
established clinical research team in Leeds.
To
support the Fellows clinical training, one session each week will be spent in
NHS care delivery e.g. ward work or specialty clinic in an area appropriate for
the development needs of the Fellow.
Night shift on call work is not compatible with this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leeds
Childrens Hospital are delighted to offer the unique opportunity for a
Paediatric Junior Doctor to gain experience of clinical research delivery
alongside developing their own research study. This post will provide the
foundation and springboard for a PhD/MD project and a long term future career
as a clinical academic in a child health related discipline.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is research active with over 100 studies ongoing and 1000
patients recruited per year, on average.
As
Childrens Clinical Research Fellow you will:
Be given the time and resources to
develop your own research interest, in an area of your choice, in association
with an existing research team in Leeds
Receive supervision from both the
Research Lead for Leeds Childrens Hospital, Professor Adam Glaser, and a
consultant clinical supervisor involved in research within your chosen area of
interest
Act as a bridge between the clinical,
ward-based teams and the childrens research delivery teams to increase
awareness of research activity within the hospital
Train and support junior doctors,
consultants, nursing staff and allied health professionals on the wards about
ongoing research in their area
Attend Grand rounds and morning hand
overs to highlight patients that could be approached for specific studies
Assist with the recruitment process
including consent, randomisation, and study initiation for patients
Identify studies in speciality areas
where recruitment could be increased and facilitate this
Make Research an Always Event by
ensuring all available opportunities to be involved in research are offered to
families at Leeds Childrens Hospital
Screen the paediatric wards daily for
potential research participants. The key studies in each area will be
highlighted to you by the members of the Childrens Research team who cover
each area
Increase your own skills and learning
in research by attending
o Courses provided by NIHR learn
including a P.I. essentials course
o Regional training provided by LTHT
Research Academy
Provide support for the consultants
of Leeds Childrens Hospital who are Principal Investigators on studies by:
o Independently undertaking study visits
on the Childrens Clinical Research Facility (CCRF) alongside the research
nursing team
o Providing procedure support such as
venepuncture and cannulation on the CCRF
It
is expected that 50% of the Fellows time will be spent working with the
Childrens Research Delivery and Childrens CRF team and 50% will be spent
developing their own clinical research interests in association with an
established clinical research team in Leeds.
To
support the Fellows clinical training, one session each week will be spent in
NHS care delivery e.g. ward work or specialty clinic in an area appropriate for
the development needs of the Fellow.
Night shift on call work is not compatible with this post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years paediatrics post graduate experience.
- In line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take a prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession
- Evidence of achievement of ST3+competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Experience in the conduct of clinical pharmacology studies.
- Experience of supervising / training other.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Meets professional health require
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experienced in the use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Familiarity with principles of clinical research, including ethics, pharmacokinetics, human toxicology, statistics and pharmacodynamic assessment.
- Basic knowledge of statistics.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Recent APLS training allowing direct medical responsibility for human investigations in children in the UK.
- Completion of MRCPCH.
- Up to date GCP training
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to discuss and appropriately escalate to the consultant(s) in charge the medical needs of patients referred to the CRF.
- Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills Competence in venous cannulation in children.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Good understanding and experience of the regulatory environment for clinical trials and clinical research in the UK.
- Evidence of original research
- Evidence of oral/poster presentations at national/international meetings
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years paediatrics post graduate experience.
- In line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern
- provide a good standard of practice and care
- take a prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
- protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
- treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
- work in partnership with patients
- work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests be honest and open and act with integrity
- never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
- never abuse your patients' trust in you or the public's trust in the profession
- Evidence of achievement of ST3+competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
Desirable
- Experience in the conduct of clinical pharmacology studies.
- Experience of supervising / training other.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Meets professional health require
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experienced in the use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Familiarity with principles of clinical research, including ethics, pharmacokinetics, human toxicology, statistics and pharmacodynamic assessment.
- Basic knowledge of statistics.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Recent APLS training allowing direct medical responsibility for human investigations in children in the UK.
- Completion of MRCPCH.
- Up to date GCP training
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to discuss and appropriately escalate to the consultant(s) in charge the medical needs of patients referred to the CRF.
- Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills Competence in venous cannulation in children.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Good understanding and experience of the regulatory environment for clinical trials and clinical research in the UK.
- Evidence of original research
- Evidence of oral/poster presentations at national/international meetings
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
