Job summary
These fixed-term one-year posts would suit trainees who have a special interest in clinical and translational research and those who want to gain clinical research experience before a decision on pursuing an academic career. The post holders will have the opportunity to study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research. Ideally applicants will have completed Foundation Training and / or Core Training. The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for either an Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF), IMT or ST post.
These posts are available from August 2023 for 12 months and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: ProfessorRuth Plummer via email at ruth.plummer@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The fellow will be expected to serve as sub-investigator for research studies/clinical trials under the supervision of the respective principal investigator. The specific duties the fellow will be involved depends on individual trials but typically involves taking informed consent, assessment against eligibility criteria, assessment of disease activity and severity, assessment and reporting of adverse events, supervision of administration of the investigational medicinal product (IMP) and provide medical emergency cover for research participants attending the facility. It is expected that the fellow will be supporting several trials concurrently.
The post holder will work closely with the principal investigators and their study team, the other research and support staff at the unit (e.g. Research Nurses, Research AHPs, Clinical trial assistants, Clinical Trial coordinators, Data managers). The fellow is also expected to attend monitoring visits arranged by the study sponsors as well as investigator meetings (which can be outside the UK for some international trials) as appropriate.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duty of the post holder is either to support the delivery of cancer experimental medicine studies and clinical trials conducted at the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre or late phase studies and haematology research on ward 11 Freeman Hospital.
The fellow will be expected to serve as sub-investigator for research studies/clinical trials under the supervision of the respective principal investigator. The specific duties the fellow will be involved depends on individual trials but typically involves taking informed consent, assessment against eligibility criteria, assessment of disease activity and severity, assessment and reporting of adverse events, supervision of administration of the investigational medicinal product (IMP) and provide medical emergency cover for research participants attending the facility. It is expected that the fellow will be supporting several trials concurrently.
The post holder will work closely with the principal investigators and their study team, the other research and support staff at the unit (e.g. Research Nurses, Research AHPs, Clinical trial assistants, Clinical Trial coordinators, Data managers). The fellow is also expected to attend monitoring visits arranged by the study sponsors as well as investigator meetings (which can be outside the UK for some international trials) as appropriate.
Personal Education:
The post-holder is encouraged to maintain clinical competence and good clinical practice. There are regular training sessions in clinical and research skills which the post-holder is expected to attend. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical research. This may be part or fully refunded, subject to successful completion of the year and course. There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research projects.
Administrative:
Successful applicant will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks associated with the clinical trials that are allocated to him/her by the Director of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre, including keeping of accurate and timely medical records, ordering investigations and receiving results.
Research/Audit:
There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research/audit projects. This will be particularly attractive for post-holder who wants to gain additional experience in their chosen specialty or specialty of interest. This will be discussed at the start of the post so that appropriate academic/clinical supervisor can be identified.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duty of the post holder is either to support the delivery of cancer experimental medicine studies and clinical trials conducted at the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre or late phase studies and haematology research on ward 11 Freeman Hospital.
The fellow will be expected to serve as sub-investigator for research studies/clinical trials under the supervision of the respective principal investigator. The specific duties the fellow will be involved depends on individual trials but typically involves taking informed consent, assessment against eligibility criteria, assessment of disease activity and severity, assessment and reporting of adverse events, supervision of administration of the investigational medicinal product (IMP) and provide medical emergency cover for research participants attending the facility. It is expected that the fellow will be supporting several trials concurrently.
The post holder will work closely with the principal investigators and their study team, the other research and support staff at the unit (e.g. Research Nurses, Research AHPs, Clinical trial assistants, Clinical Trial coordinators, Data managers). The fellow is also expected to attend monitoring visits arranged by the study sponsors as well as investigator meetings (which can be outside the UK for some international trials) as appropriate.
Personal Education:
The post-holder is encouraged to maintain clinical competence and good clinical practice. There are regular training sessions in clinical and research skills which the post-holder is expected to attend. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical research. This may be part or fully refunded, subject to successful completion of the year and course. There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research projects.
Administrative:
Successful applicant will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks associated with the clinical trials that are allocated to him/her by the Director of the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre, including keeping of accurate and timely medical records, ordering investigations and receiving results.
Research/Audit:
There are ample opportunities to conduct additional clinical research/audit projects. This will be particularly attractive for post-holder who wants to gain additional experience in their chosen specialty or specialty of interest. This will be discussed at the start of the post so that appropriate academic/clinical supervisor can be identified.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree
- ALS
- At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts
- Ability to perform basic general procedures
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Desirable
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions
- Some knowledge of learning theories
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change
- Evidence in participation in research projects
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Committed to continued self-directed learning
- Evidence of organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Desirable
- Development of organisational strategies
- Evidence of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Good team member and able to respond to direction
- Strong communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree
- ALS
- At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
- Good history & examination skills
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis
- Able to order appropriate investigations
- Image interpretation relevant to practice
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts
- Ability to perform basic general procedures
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Desirable
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions
- Some knowledge of learning theories
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects
- Understanding of research principles
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change
- Evidence in participation in research projects
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Committed to continued self-directed learning
- Evidence of organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Desirable
- Development of organisational strategies
- Evidence of change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
- Good team member and able to respond to direction
- Strong communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills
- IT literate
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
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).
