Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the RCHT research team as aResearch Doctor specifically to support commercial research as part of theCommercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) for Cornwall.
This post will involve supporting the local Principal Investigators and their delivery teams with the running of NIHR (National Institute of Health Research) hosted and sponsored commercial studies across the Peninsula within acute and primary settings.
The post will involve supporting principal investigators in their clinical duties such as clinical examinations,reviewing bloods and undertaking any other clinical procedures as required.
This post provides the opportunity to undergo training and gain experience across several specialities thus enabling you to broaden your clinical skill set within the NHS.
The Research Doctor will be required to work with the delivery teams to increase the Trust's portfolio of commercial studies and recruitment to trials, and work to ensure the safety and effective management of research participants in commercial research studies.
The role will also entail the mentorship of medical students as and when required. There is a requirement to work on an on call basis as and when required.
Main duties of the job
Primarily, you will be expected to recruit, consent, enrol and monitor patients to new commercial research trials, according to each trial protocol in keeping with the principles of Good Clinical Practice.
Working alongside the Research Delivery Manager and Team Leader for the CRDC, as well as Delivery Team Leaders, Research Delivery teams and numerous consultants, research nurses, administrators, facilitators, and data managers, you will be expected to work in research dedicated clinics either alone (with trials team support), in parallel with routine care clinics or in joint clinics within either acute or a primary care setting.
Therefore, a good approach to teamwork is required, as well as being able to work alone making clinical decisions, with appropriate support available.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year.
We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The priority of this post will be to increase our commercial research portfolio as part of the CRDC and will be involved in all aspects of clinical research, including recruiting, monitoring, data collection, safety assessments, clinical trial set up and supporting monitoring visits whilst ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the medical aspects of the protocol specifically with ensuring the drugs are prescribed and administered in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
To find out more about our working with our team, watch our recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mON0HyI9Fek
Website:https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
The priority of this post will be to increase our commercial research portfolio as part of the CRDC and will be involved in all aspects of clinical research, including recruiting, monitoring, data collection, safety assessments, clinical trial set up and supporting monitoring visits whilst ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the medical aspects of the protocol specifically with ensuring the drugs are prescribed and administered in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
To find out more about our working with our team, watch our recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mON0HyI9Fek
Website:https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Fully registered with GMC and Medical Defence Union
- Completion of foundation year training with satisfactory evidence of core competencies
- Fitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safely
Desirable
- GCP Training Certificate (in date)
- MRCP, MRCS or MRCGP (or equivalent post grad exams)
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience and have held a position within the NHS for a suitable amount of time to enable you to have experience in a range of activities and NHS practices
- Flexible approach to ensure service needs are met
- Effective working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Organised with good time management skills
Desirable
- Previous exposure to clinical commercial research
- Outpatients experience
- Working in acute and primary care settings
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit and clinical research governance in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of research regulations
- Understands the basic principles of audit
Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic clinical science and the ability to apply knowledge to clinical practice
- Clinical skills including venipuncture, blood pressure, ECGs etc
- Able to prioritise clinical need and manage time effectively
- Awareness of limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Up to date professional skills
Desirable
- Previous exposure to clinical research
Disposition & Additional Circumstances
Essential
- An interest in clinical research, ideally with experience of research
- Effective communication skills: both verbally and in writing with patients, carers, GPs, members of the multidisciplinary team and other internal and external agencies
- Ability to work on an on call basis as and when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Fully registered with GMC and Medical Defence Union
- Completion of foundation year training with satisfactory evidence of core competencies
- Fitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safely
Desirable
- GCP Training Certificate (in date)
- MRCP, MRCS or MRCGP (or equivalent post grad exams)
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience and have held a position within the NHS for a suitable amount of time to enable you to have experience in a range of activities and NHS practices
- Flexible approach to ensure service needs are met
- Effective working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Organised with good time management skills
Desirable
- Previous exposure to clinical commercial research
- Outpatients experience
- Working in acute and primary care settings
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit and clinical research governance in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge of research regulations
- Understands the basic principles of audit
Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic clinical science and the ability to apply knowledge to clinical practice
- Clinical skills including venipuncture, blood pressure, ECGs etc
- Able to prioritise clinical need and manage time effectively
- Awareness of limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Up to date professional skills
Desirable
- Previous exposure to clinical research
Disposition & Additional Circumstances
Essential
- An interest in clinical research, ideally with experience of research
- Effective communication skills: both verbally and in writing with patients, carers, GPs, members of the multidisciplinary team and other internal and external agencies
- Ability to work on an on call basis as and when required
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).
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