Job summary
The post is a full-time research post, researching aspects of desmoid disease in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). It is suitable for registrar level clinicians in gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, oncology, or clinical genetics. The main base for the project will be in the Polyposis Registry at St Mark's Hospital. However, the project covers work across the NHSE Rare Disease Collaborative Network (RDCN) in polyposis as well as some laboratory work with an established collaboration in Oxford; therefore, some travel to other sites may be required.
Main duties of the job
This is a fully funded research post for two years with a possibility of extension for additional year, where successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on multiple research projects of desmoid disease
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
The lead supervisor is Dr Andrew Latchford. Other supervisors will be added according to the successful applicants needs and may include Professor Sue Clark (St Marks Hospital) and Prof James Hill (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The lead supervisor is Dr Andrew Latchford. Other supervisors will be added according to the successful applicants needs and may include Professor Sue Clark (St Marks Hospital) and Prof James Hill (Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust).
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).
