Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Clinical Research Fellow Endoscopy

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Job summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious endoscopist (gastroenterologist or GI surgeon) to gain experience of delivering clinical research under the supervision of Professor Pradeep Bhandari. The department has a proven track record for research, being the top recruiting gastroenterology team for non-commercial studies last year and multiple previous fellows going on to achieve higher degrees (MD or PhD). The post also offers the chance to learn advanced therapeutic endoscopy techniques like EMR / ESD / FTRD and third space endoscopy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported to develop an investigator led project subject to their interests and register for a higher degree if required and will also be expected to help deliver NIHR portfolio studies. As a member of the wider medical Research Fellow team, the post holder will contribute to providing general medical cover and supporting Urgent Public Health studies as required.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£55,329 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF601S

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Medical on call.
  • Provide on-call cover (maximum frequency 1:6) as part of the general medical rota at Queen Alexandra Hospital.

Research Fellow Role

  • Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies according to protocols.
  • Supporting the Principal Investigator and/or the Departmental Research Lead in submitting applications for NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust.
  • Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria. Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
  • Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
  • Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients and their relatives and for the local Clinical teams, with respect to trial activities.
  • Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organizations to ensure the successful delivery of trials.

  • Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format, and accurately record data as required by each Trial.
    • Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
    • Working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for research activity and provide ongoing review and development of these SOPS.
    • Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good 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.
    • Undertaking research projects in Gastroenterology. The post holder will be encouraged to register for an MD thesis or similar and present their findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer reviewed journals.
    • Assisting with running current multi-centre clinical research trials recruitment, consenting, performing procedures as per protocol. On completion of the trial data analysis, publishing of results and writing papers.
    • Write grant applications for future studies, as identified.
    • Actively participate in the research team meetings, including current research fellows, research nurses and department consultants.
    • Attend Research Fellow meetings as per the schedule, to describe delivery on Research Network Portfolio trials, quality improvements made, show knowledge transfer and progress on academic studies.
    • Providing medical support for Urgent Public Health Research and other high priority NIHR research under the direction of the Wessex CRN fellowship programme.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    • Medical on call.
    • Provide on-call cover (maximum frequency 1:6) as part of the general medical rota at Queen Alexandra Hospital.

    Research Fellow Role

    • Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies according to protocols.
    • Supporting the Principal Investigator and/or the Departmental Research Lead in submitting applications for NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust.
    • Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria. Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
    • Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
    • Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients and their relatives and for the local Clinical teams, with respect to trial activities.
    • Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organizations to ensure the successful delivery of trials.

  • Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format, and accurately record data as required by each Trial.
    • Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
    • Working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for research activity and provide ongoing review and development of these SOPS.
    • Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good 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.
    • Undertaking research projects in Gastroenterology. The post holder will be encouraged to register for an MD thesis or similar and present their findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer reviewed journals.
    • Assisting with running current multi-centre clinical research trials recruitment, consenting, performing procedures as per protocol. On completion of the trial data analysis, publishing of results and writing papers.
    • Write grant applications for future studies, as identified.
    • Actively participate in the research team meetings, including current research fellows, research nurses and department consultants.
    • Attend Research Fellow meetings as per the schedule, to describe delivery on Research Network Portfolio trials, quality improvements made, show knowledge transfer and progress on academic studies.
    • Providing medical support for Urgent Public Health Research and other high priority NIHR research under the direction of the Wessex CRN fellowship programme.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Successful completion of medical training to IMY2 level or equivalent
    • A pass achieved for part 2 written component of the MRCP examination or MRCS part B
    • Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate from a Resuscitation Council (UK) registered ALS courses
    • JAG proficiency in basic endoscopy (Upper GI or colonoscopy)

    Desirable

    • MSc or FRCS Intercollegiate/Full Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
    • Good Clinical Practice certificate
    • Peer reviewed publications

    Experience

    Desirable

    • Previous experience working within the NHS

    Additional criteria

    Essential

    • An interest in clinical research
    • Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a medical specialty
    • To be competent in managing common medical emergencies
    • To have a good understanding of general medicine
    • The ability to interact well intellectually and personally with colleagues and patients
    • The ability to communicate with patients clearly
    • The ability to complete work on time and work to deadlines
    • Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Evidence of prioritising and organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills
    • Good attention to detail

    Desirable

    • Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Successful completion of medical training to IMY2 level or equivalent
    • A pass achieved for part 2 written component of the MRCP examination or MRCS part B
    • Valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate from a Resuscitation Council (UK) registered ALS courses
    • JAG proficiency in basic endoscopy (Upper GI or colonoscopy)

    Desirable

    • MSc or FRCS Intercollegiate/Full Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
    • Good Clinical Practice certificate
    • Peer reviewed publications

    Experience

    Desirable

    • Previous experience working within the NHS

    Additional criteria

    Essential

    • An interest in clinical research
    • Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a medical specialty
    • To be competent in managing common medical emergencies
    • To have a good understanding of general medicine
    • The ability to interact well intellectually and personally with colleagues and patients
    • The ability to communicate with patients clearly
    • The ability to complete work on time and work to deadlines
    • Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Evidence of prioritising and organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills
    • Good attention to detail

    Desirable

    • Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative 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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

    Address

    Queen Alexandra Hospital

    Southwick Hill Road

    Cosham

    Portsmouth

    PO6 3LY


    Employer's website

    https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer details

    Employer name

    Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

    Address

    Queen Alexandra Hospital

    Southwick Hill Road

    Cosham

    Portsmouth

    PO6 3LY


    Employer's website

    https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Research Trial Manager

    Laura Marshall

    Laura.Marshall2@porthosp.nhs.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    03 September 2024

    Pay scheme

    Hospital medical and dental staff

    Grade

    Specialty registrar

    Salary

    £55,329 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    12 months

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    REF601S

    Job locations

    Queen Alexandra Hospital

    Southwick Hill Road

    Cosham

    Portsmouth

    PO6 3LY


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