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Clinical Research Fellow/Resident Medical Officer

Imperial college london.

Location: Charing Cross, St Mary’s or Hammersmith Hospitals  

Job Summary  

We are seeking to appoint four Clinical Research Fellow/Resident Medical Officers who will be involved in a major research project under the direction of a member of academic staff at Imperial College. The post holder will be expected to partake in a clinical RMO role with an on call commitment of 1 in 6 which has a prospective cover, looking after patients within an Imperial private healthcare facility. 

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in the following specialities:

Oncology, Women’s Oncology, Vascular, Haematology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, General Surgery, Urology, General Medicine, Endocrine, Anaesthetics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, HpB, Respiratory. You must be able to demonstrate some previous experience in research and must show evidence of ability to develop personal research projects. 

During the course of the appointment the Clinical Research Fellow will undertake studies leading to a higher research degree. The appointee’s research work may take place in a Department other than the Division of Surgery. Clinical work will be undertaken to provide on-call/cover clinics only at the direction of the trust and as set out within the contract. The appointee cannot do any clinical work outside the employing organisation.  

Duties and responsibilities

• You will be required to undertake a leading role in a major research project. The research project will entail project design, experimental work in addition to data analysis and reporting the results in peer-reviewed journals. Research projects will be in one of the Divisional themes including various surgical and cancer specialties, and safety and quality.
• You will provide a 1-in-6 which has a prospective cover on-site medical cover to a nominated private patient unit at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, including working hours and antisocial hours as required.
• The RMOs are expected to be readily available to attend the ward, hence during their shifts are not to routinely assist in theatre unless a case is a clinical emergency.
• The RMOs are expected to meet regularly with the clinical lead for their site to discuss any issues.

Essential requirements  

• A degree in medicine (MBBS or equivalent) and full MRCS in surgery or MRCP in medicine equivalent is desirable, as is full General Medical Council registration and advanced Life Support training completed within six months prior to appointment.
• A completion of Foundation Year training is recured along with experience in acute hospital setting and experience in research.  

Further Information

This is a full time, fixed term post for 3 years, contact with studies leading to a higher research degree. 

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Olivia Barrett,  [email protected]  

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College’s DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information.

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Clinical Research Fellow

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Clinical Research Fellow- UCL/UCLH Institute of Neurology, Ataxia Centre

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow in the Ataxia Centre, UCL/UCLH Department of Neuroscience and Neurogenetics, UCL Institute of Neurology, under the supervision of Prof Paola Giunti. The post offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience of translational research as part of an internationally recognised multi-disciplinary team

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be an essential member of the research team at the Ataxia Centre, providing clinical and research input into the Centre's research programme into Ataxia and will work closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs), Clinical Research Fellows and Clinical Trials nurses. Their primary role will be as sub-investigator in clinical drug trial: A phase 1/2a, open-label trial to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of multiple ascending doses of intrathecally administered VO659 in participants with spinocerebellar ataxia types 1, 3. assessing the safety of this novel Antisense oligonucleotide(ASO) treatment in patients with these rare diseases. He/she will also have the opportunity to participate in current basic and observational research including longitudinal studies of dominant and recessive ataxias and at-risk groups and healthy volunteers to identify reliable biomarkers of disease and develop new therapeutic targets. The postholder will gain extensive experience in the set up and execution of clinical trials and laboratory based / translational research. They will also be involved in the clinical activity of the Ataxia clinics and the multidisciplinary meeting.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Date posted

25 October 2023

Hospital medical and dental staff

Specialty registrar

£37,068 to £48,637 a year Per annum plus London Weighting

Working pattern

Reference number.

309-UCLH-3227

Job locations

Queen Square

Job description

Job responsibilities.

Applicants should have a medical degree and full GMC Registration, and have previous experience in neurology, or general medicine and excellent skill in performing lumbar puncture. The successful candidate will have good inter-personal skills, the ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting and the ability to demonstrate a record of academic clinical excellence.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Person Specification

Knowledge and qualifications.

• Educated to degree level (Medical Doctor)
• Full GMC registration MRCP, or equivalent
• Experience in neurology, psychiatry or general medicine
• Proven knowledge of GCP guidelines
• Completed/working towards degree in the speciality or related field

Communication

• Computer literacy
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Medical or scientific writing skills
• Aptitude for data analysis

Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience in audit and evaluation
• Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation, and management of central lines,
• Experience of lumbar puncture
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
• Experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff
• Experience in performing skin biopsies
• Clinical research experience/ understanding of research methodology
• Experience of genetics and/or neurology
• Experience in delivering evidence-based practice.
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified manner with a very high level of consideration & care for patients, their carers and families
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of administrating neuropsychological/cognitive assessments
• Experience of acting as a patient advocate
• Experience of working with patients with neurodegenerative disorders

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.

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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).

Employer details

Employer name, employer's website.

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Paola Giunti

[email protected]

02034484018

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