Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Research Fellow (ST 1-2 equivalent) to support UCLH COVID-19 vaccine studies and other relevant clinical trials with a focus on infectious diseases for example monkeypox and influenza. They will additionally support clinical research activities in the division of infection, with opportunities to contribute to the day-to-day clinical activities in the division. As the post holder will be based within the NIHR UCLH Clinical Research Facility, there will also be an opportunity to work on clinical research projects in a wide range of therapeutic areas that are part of the CRF portfolio.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practice medicine in the UK.
There is no out-of-hours commitment with this role.
Main duties of the job
The primary role of the post holder is to undertake medical duties in line with the highest safety standards for trial participants and in compliance with Ethical and Good Clinical Practice principles, regulatory standards and approved clinical trial protocols. The post holder will be supported by senior research fellows and clinicians. Working hours will be 40h per week Full Time, with out of hours committments (scheduled as required to meet day to day service needs)
Whilst the post is not formally approved for physician training from Core Medical Training (CMT) or Specialty Training (ST), it provides an ideal opportunity for gaining experience in clinical trials and we would welcome applicants with a broad range of general medical experience including GIM, Infectious Diseases, General Practice and Emergency Medicine. The post holder will have access to the resources and opportunities that are available to specialist trainees in the departments of Clinical Virology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and will collaborate with clinical teams, other fellows, nurses, other clinical staff and laboratory biomedical scientists.
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.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
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.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
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).
