Job summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic, engaging and committed a newly created Clinical Research Fellow to work in specific roles to deliver cutting edge experimental medicine studies, early phase clinical trials and advanced therapies (e.g. gene therapy, cell-based therapy).
The fixed-term one-year post would suit trainees who have a special interest in clinical and translational research and those who want to gain clinical research experience before decision on pursuing an academic career. The post holder 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.
The posts are available from August and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice.
The individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to ST1-2 or ST3+ level depending on post appointed to. The duties of the post holder include supporting the delivery of experimental medicine studies and clinical trials conducted at the NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility.
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 usually it will involve 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. Training will be provided by the study sponsor for all clinical trials, and the fellow is also expected to attend additional regular training sessions on generic clinical and research skills provided by the unit.
The NCRF runs trials spanning a variety of clinical areas/specialties but key areas of research include Neuromuscular Disease, Rheumatology, Mitochondrial Disease, Liver Disease, Neurodegenerative disease, Rare Diseases, Dermatology and Respiratory Disease. The fellow will have opportunities to be involved in additional clinical research projects, audits and quality improvement projects. There are also clinical opportunities which are dependent on the responsibility requirement at the NCRF. There may be occasional out-of-hour commitments as some trials involve prolonged or even overnight scheduled study visits.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity, please contact Professor Wan-Fai Ng, Director of the NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility (Wan-Fai.Ng@newcastle.ac.uk)
Closing Date: 31 March 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duty of the post holder is to support the delivery of experimental medicine studies and clinical trials conducted at the NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duty of the post holder is to support the delivery of experimental medicine studies and clinical trials conducted at the NIHR Newcastle Clinical Research Facility.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 year of previous experience working in the NHS.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
- Able to assess patients face to face and via telephone.
- 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.
- Experience in clinical research at F1/F2/ST1 level.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Maintaining Clinical Competence
Teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching of others in the clinical and research setting
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions.
- Some knowledge of learning theories.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants).
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent.
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 year of previous experience working in the NHS.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
- Able to assess patients face to face and via telephone.
- 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.
- Experience in clinical research at F1/F2/ST1 level.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Maintaining Clinical Competence
Teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching of others in the clinical and research setting
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions.
- Some knowledge of learning theories.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
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.
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).
