Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Research in Rheumatology to support clinical research within the Scleroderma Research Programme This twelve-month clinical research fellow post is available from September 2024.
This is an outstanding opportunity to gain experience working in a major internationally renowned scleroderma centre. It will provide training in clinical trials and translational medicine as well as scleroderma and its major complications. It would suit someone at the end of their rheumatology training who wishes to gain experience in clinical trials, or an individual considering a career in rheumatology wishing to obtain more exposure to the speciality in an exciting and stimulating academic environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide day to day support of on-going clinical trials and other studies. The clinical and research priorities of this post are those related to work as a co-investigator in clinical trials and other observational cohort studies to support and assist the principal investigators though appropriate delegated responsibilities. It is however expected that the fellow will also have opportunity for personal research and other clinical work in rheumatology.
About us
The post holder will join a team of trainees and consultants in the Scleroderma service. Duties will include, under consultant supervision, clinical care of patients attending the Scleroderma services including those participating in the clinical trials and liaising with colleagues to ensure they receive the best standard of clinical care. The post holder will work in the capacity of Registrar.
Training in Scleroderma is provided and there are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical research fellow will be available to work on clinical research projects in scleroderma, and General Rheumatology. This post provides medical support for clinical trials including academic and commercial studies that focus on cutting edge novel therapies for scleroderma and its organ-based complications, including pulmonary hypertension and digital ulcers. In addition to undertaking research work in clinical trials, the post-holder will receive outstanding opportunities to train in the management of complex connective tissue diseases and be involved in a vigorous and highly successful translational research programme in scleroderma, managing their own project. The post holder will also be expected to cover General Rheumatology trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical research fellow will be available to work on clinical research projects in scleroderma, and General Rheumatology. This post provides medical support for clinical trials including academic and commercial studies that focus on cutting edge novel therapies for scleroderma and its organ-based complications, including pulmonary hypertension and digital ulcers. In addition to undertaking research work in clinical trials, the post-holder will receive outstanding opportunities to train in the management of complex connective tissue diseases and be involved in a vigorous and highly successful translational research programme in scleroderma, managing their own project. The post holder will also be expected to cover General Rheumatology trials.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP (PACES) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general internal medicine and general cardiology at ST1/2 level
Desirable
- Experience in general internal medicine and general cardiology at ST3 level
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP (PACES) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general internal medicine and general cardiology at ST1/2 level
Desirable
- Experience in general internal medicine and general cardiology at ST3 level
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
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).
