Job summary
The LDC is Co-Directed by 2 NIHR Senior Investigators who have a proactive and innovative approach to the on-going growth and development of both the Centre and its staff with a clear vision and strategy for the future.
Main duties of the job
LDC now has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational Clinical Research Physician to join the LDC. They will be working with a friendly and experienced team of nurses, clinicians and clinical academics, and be responsible for the clinical care of research participants during a study. This will include assessing participant eligibility against trial protocols, undertaking consent, medical examinations and assessment, reviewing clinical data and managing any adverse events and/or medical emergencies. It will also provide the opportunity to undergo supervised training and gain valuable experience in the development and implementation of patient and healthy volunteer based research projects.
About us
The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) is the largest diabetes research group in the UK with a local, national and global reputation for excellence in clinical research and education. It has a multimillion pound annual budget, over 160 staff employed through the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and the University of Leicester (UofL) and a portfolio of over 40 active trials.
Funders include those from the NIHR, MRC, Charities and Industry, and its senior investigators hold, or lead several prestigious NIHR awards. The LDC hosts the Patient recruitment Centre (PRC) the East Midlands Applied Research Centre (ARC), the Centre for Ethnic Health Research, and Leicester-Loughborough Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), collaboration between the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and the University of Leicester. It is located at Leicester General Hospital and encompasses a floor space of over 4000m2 which includes clinical assessment rooms, patient education facilities, large and small meeting rooms, a 4/5 space day ward, a state-of-the-art exercise and metabolic assessment lab and dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry for the gold standard assessment of body composition. In addition to this it hosts and co-ordinates the National DESMOND and EDEN programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Part of the LDCs portfolio of activity includes screening and prevention studies, Industry sponsored and Industry funded Investigator trials, multi-site and single site studies and a suite of studies around lifestyle and physical activity.
The post is for 12 months in the first instance but has the possibility of extension beyond this period. To apply candidates need to hold a valid GMC Registration and have at least 2 years post registration experience. Ideally the post is for a full-time position but part-time/job share will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Part of the LDCs portfolio of activity includes screening and prevention studies, Industry sponsored and Industry funded Investigator trials, multi-site and single site studies and a suite of studies around lifestyle and physical activity.
The post is for 12 months in the first instance but has the possibility of extension beyond this period. To apply candidates need to hold a valid GMC Registration and have at least 2 years post registration experience. Ideally the post is for a full-time position but part-time/job share will be considered.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a license to practice
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 18 month to 2 years post-registration experience in the NHS
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Skills
Essential
- Understanding the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experienced in the use of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals and respect, appropriate to their individual needs
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential
- A commitment to CPD
- Enthusiastic
- High level of personal and professional credibility
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a license to practice
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 18 month to 2 years post-registration experience in the NHS
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
Skills
Essential
- Understanding the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experienced in the use of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals and respect, appropriate to their individual needs
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential
- A commitment to CPD
- Enthusiastic
- High level of personal and professional credibility
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).
