Job summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology (Fixed-term)
Base: Division of Gastro-Intestinal Medicine and Surgery (GIMS), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Term of Post: This post is available from 1st September 2023 until 31st August 2024 with potential extension.
Name of Supevising Consultant: Dr Varinder Athwal
Name of Academic Supervisor: Prof Neil Hanley
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow (CRF) in Hepatology. This post offers an exciting opportunity to pursue high quality and clinically important research in the field of hepatology and hepatocellular carcinoma research with the aim of achieving a higher degree. The post offers the opportunity to work alongside a successful research team with an excellent track record in high quality and innovative research in the field of hepatology.
he post is not recognised for training however would be suitable for a trainee applying for Out-of-Programme for Research. The project will be co-supervised by Dr Varinder Athwal (Consultant Hepatologist/Senior Clinical Lecturer), Prof. Neil Hanley (Professor of Medicine, Director R&I) and Prof. Karen Piper Hanley (Professor of Research, FMBH, UoM).
e clinical research fellow will be given appropriate training to complete a higher degree; this will be focussed on diagnostic biomarkers, community pathways and prognostic epidemiology.
Main duties of the job
This is a post intended either for a gastroenterology/hepatology trainee (ST4-8) or a candidate at an earlier stage (IMT3) with the intention to pursue a career in hepatology/gastroenterology. The post will allow the candidate the opportunity to spend a period of time in research to obtain an MD or a PhD. The successful applicant may undertake up to two clinical training sessions in hepatology per week.
The ambition of the project is integrating diagnostics pathways between primary and secondary care in liver disease. This post will involve collaboration with academics from the University of Manchester, hospital trusts, primary care and industrial partners, as part of The health innovation accelerator funding secured from Government by Health Innovation Manchester, https://healthinnovationmanchester.com/news/gm-secures-multi-million-investment-to-improve-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-disease-to-save-more-lives/. Th
The training will be tailored to individual needs. Clinical MDs/PhDs in Manchester are assessed mainly through original research and publication and defence of a thesis. However, there is a requirement to attend formal taught course components especially tailored for clinical trainees. There are also other privileges and requirements including at least 10 monitored supervisions per year, at least two formal supervisors, the submission of a formal first year report, and the submission of a second-year report.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination.
If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. There is currently Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new employees may need to be vaccinated.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination.
If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination. There is currently Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new employees may need to be vaccinated.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc or equivalent intercalated degree
- evidence of exceptional academic performance during training
Research
Essential
- demonstrated interest in medical research
Desirable
- Published papers in scientific/medical journals.
- Presented research abstracts (oral and/or poster) at national/international meetings e.g. BSG or AGA annual meeting.
clinical experience
Essential
skills/attitudes/knowledge
Essential
- Strong commitment to a career in academic gastroenterology/hepatology
Legal/health/other
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practise (or eligible for this)
- Good communication skills and good professional relationships.
- Satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau
Teaching
Desirable
- Demonstrable teaching experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSc or equivalent intercalated degree
- evidence of exceptional academic performance during training
Research
Essential
- demonstrated interest in medical research
Desirable
- Published papers in scientific/medical journals.
- Presented research abstracts (oral and/or poster) at national/international meetings e.g. BSG or AGA annual meeting.
clinical experience
Essential
skills/attitudes/knowledge
Essential
- Strong commitment to a career in academic gastroenterology/hepatology
Legal/health/other
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practise (or eligible for this)
- Good communication skills and good professional relationships.
- Satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau
Teaching
Desirable
- Demonstrable teaching experience
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).
