Job summary
The post holder will have the opportunity to work on multiple research projects focused on predicting cancer risks in inflammatory bowel disease. Post holder will work on these research projects as part of a post-doctoral degree i.e., a PhD with Imperial College, London. St Mark's Research Fellow will work closely with Professor Ailsa Hart (Consultant Gastroenterologist & Dean, St Mark's Academic Institute) and Dr Ana Wilson (Consultant Gastroenterologist).
Professor Hart's clinical work covers the spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases, with a particular interest in inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
Dr Ana Wilson is a luminal gastroenterologist and specialist gastrointestinal endoscopist. Her specialist interests include early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions and cancer, through colonoscopy, in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and those at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Appointee will work directly under the supervision of the gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, radiologists and histopathologists. Other courses or activities where the postholder is a registrar-level surgeon who wishes to maintain clinical skills and regular on call duties but be available to attend courses/training/other activities. The post holder will get the opportunity to attend outpatients' clinics, operating theatres and endoscopy procedures.
Main duties of the job
This is a fully funded research post for three years, where successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on multiple research projects in gastroenterology.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research will be carried out in collaboration with Professor Trevor Graham (Director of the Centre for Evolution and Cancer), who is based at Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital, 15 Cotswold Road, Sutton, London SM2 5NG. Research fellow will have access to Professor Trevor Grahams research laboratory to analyse and process research samples. Professor Trevor Graham is Professor of Genomics and Evolution and the Director of theCentre for Evolution and Cancer. Trevors interdisciplinary expertise is at the intersection between evolutionary theory, mathematical modelling, genomics and molecular pathology. Trevors research is focused on understanding the evolutionary dynamics of cancer development and translating this knowledge to improve clinical management of disease. His laboratory combines expertise in evolutionary theory, mathematical modelling and bioinformatics, together with cutting-edge wet-lab analyses foremost in genomics, single cell sequencing and molecular pathology. St Marks Hospital & Professor Trevor Graham has been collaborating for the past many years for multiple research projects and have supervised research fellows. Research Fellow will work under the supervision of Professor Ailsa Hart and Professor Trevor Graham jointly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research will be carried out in collaboration with Professor Trevor Graham (Director of the Centre for Evolution and Cancer), who is based at Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital, 15 Cotswold Road, Sutton, London SM2 5NG. Research fellow will have access to Professor Trevor Grahams research laboratory to analyse and process research samples. Professor Trevor Graham is Professor of Genomics and Evolution and the Director of theCentre for Evolution and Cancer. Trevors interdisciplinary expertise is at the intersection between evolutionary theory, mathematical modelling, genomics and molecular pathology. Trevors research is focused on understanding the evolutionary dynamics of cancer development and translating this knowledge to improve clinical management of disease. His laboratory combines expertise in evolutionary theory, mathematical modelling and bioinformatics, together with cutting-edge wet-lab analyses foremost in genomics, single cell sequencing and molecular pathology. St Marks Hospital & Professor Trevor Graham has been collaborating for the past many years for multiple research projects and have supervised research fellows. Research Fellow will work under the supervision of Professor Ailsa Hart and Professor Trevor Graham jointly.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent and MRCP
Desirable
- Experience at registrar level in gastroenterology at ST3 level or above
Essential
Essential
- Experience or knowledge of NHS hospital practice
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals & training in research methodology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent and MRCP
Desirable
- Experience at registrar level in gastroenterology at ST3 level or above
Essential
Essential
- Experience or knowledge of NHS hospital practice
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals & training in research methodology
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).
