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Job summary

Main area
Haematology Research
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
40 hours per week (Mon-Fri - 8 - 4.30)
Job ref
156-MS-3881
Employer
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Town
Truro
Salary
£43,923 - £55,329 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
30/05/2024

Employer heading

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Clinical Research Fellow - Haematology

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Job overview

Clinical Research Fellow - Haematology

The Department of Haematology Research Team are looking to appoint a post-Foundation Year 2 doctor to the post of Clinical Research Fellow for a flexible term (but ideally 12 months) to assist with their expanding haematology clinical research portfolio and gain experience and training in cutting-edge clinical research.

The post is based within the out-patients haematology department working with the consultants and the established trials team, managing patients through early and late phase clinical trials across a broad range of haematological sub-specialties exploring the safety and efficacy of cutting-edge new therapies.

 The post is designed to give a solid foundation in clinical research and desirable skills and experience transferrable for all future medical careers.

This will be the fifth year of running this fellowship.  Our current clinical fellow may be able to give some more detailed feedback on the post on request.

Main duties of the job

  • Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies 
  • Supporting the Principal Investigator and/or the Departmental Research Lead in submitting applications for NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance
  • Identifying, screening, and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research,
  • Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials
  • Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients 
  • Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organisations to ensure the successful delivery of trials.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format, and accurately record data as required by each Trial. I
  • Working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)

Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP, 1996) and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005). Enforce all applicable standards (e.g., ‘Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004’) for research. 

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds  

We work with health and social care organisations including ¬NHS Kernow and NHS England ¬to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 ¬ which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side 

 To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: 

  • Identity Checks 
  • Professional registration and qualification checks 
  • Employment history and reference checks 
  • Work health assessments 
  • Criminal record check standards 
  • Right to work checks 

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed 

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria
  • Full registration or potential for full registration with the UK GMC
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualification
  • Haematology experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Research

Essential criteria
  • Experience in Haematology/Medicine at F2 level or above
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of and an enthusiasm for medical undergraduate teaching
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
  • Research publications
  • Research interest in Haematology
  • Evidence of external recognition of research potential
  • Evidence of enthusiasm for research in career to date

Personal Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Committed to a clinical career in Haematology
  • Problem solving skills, lateral thinking, questioning approach
  • Highly motivated, well versed at self-directed learning with a track record of achieving goals
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident committedStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Tucker
Job title
Consultant Haematologist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Lisa Trembath

Lead Research Nurse

[email protected]

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