Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Post-COVID Service at UCLH which is a nationally and internationally recognised clinical service that cares for patients with Post COVID illness.
The multidisciplinary service is led by Dr Melissa Heightman, and care is provided by several Consultants from the Respiratory, Infectious Disease, Cardiology and Neurology departments with support from physiotherapists, occupational therapists and psychologists.
Main duties of the job
The post-COVID Service is actively engaged in clinical research and clinical trials relating to Post COVID Syndrome (such as via the NIHR funded STIMULATE ICP trial).
The post is 25% research based and 75% clinical.
For further information please contact Dr Melissa Heightman melissa.heightman1@nhs.net
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification MBBS with full valid registration at GMC
- Valid ALS training certification
Desirable
- GCP trained by start date
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Familiarity with principle of clinical research including Good Clinical Practice.
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- Experience of receiving consent
- Experience in the conduct of clinical trials
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to speak English to level required to fulfil job requirements
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates academic achievement appropriate to level of appointment
- Computer literacy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment and preparedness
- Enthusiastic nature
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
- Reliability - demonstrates punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly on occasion
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification MBBS with full valid registration at GMC
- Valid ALS training certification
Desirable
- GCP trained by start date
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- Familiarity with principle of clinical research including Good Clinical Practice.
- Experience of phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- Experience of receiving consent
- Experience in the conduct of clinical trials
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to learn and implement new study related clinical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; able to speak English to level required to fulfil job requirements
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates academic achievement appropriate to level of appointment
- Computer literacy
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment and preparedness
- Enthusiastic nature
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
- Reliability - demonstrates punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly on occasion
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).
