Job summary
This post will comprise working as part of the Skin Therapy Research Unit under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Pink & Prof. Catherine Smith. You will receive comprehensive training to participate in all aspects of clinical research from delivery through to communication of results.
You will work as part of and be supported by a large and well established multi-disciplinary research team with a strong track record of producing high impact, translational research. This role could provide an ideal platform for candidates to explore MD/PhD options should they wish to.
Main duties of the job
This post will be focussed on the BEACON and BEACONomics trial but post holder may also be asked to contribute to other investigator led and commercial trials within the unit. The BEACON trial will provide the first ever comprehensive evidence on the comparative effectiveness, tolerability and cost-effectiveness of ciclosporin, methotrexate and dupilumab in the treatment of moderate to severe adult eczema. BEACON is a UK-wide (36 sites) randomised, controlled, 12-month assessor-blind trial in 402 adults who require systemic treatment for their eczema. The trial will use a platform design to enable new biologic and oral therapies for eczema to be included in the trial as additional comparator arms in the future. https://www.beacontrial.org/
BEACONomics is an innovative research study embedded within the BEACON trial that seeks to better understand how eczema treatments work. Using a Team Science approach, BEACONomics brings together leading experts in eczema, clinical trials, skin biology and patients. We will use samples donated by people taking part in the BEACON trial to investigate changes in the skin and blood before and during each treatment. We will use cutting-edge science to investigate these changes at very high resolution. This means that we will know, at a molecular level, how each cell is working and communicating with other cells.
About us
Our award-winning dermatology department is known as St John's Institute of Dermatology. It opened in 1863, and is one of the world's leading centres for patients with skin disease. It is the largest dermatology unit in the United Kingdom and has over 60,000 patient episodes per annum, with an unparalleled tertiary referral base.
We treat a range of skin diseases, including rare and very severe conditions that require treatments not available elsewhere in the UK. We are also an internationally recognised centre of research.
The Skin Therapy Research Unit (STRU) at St John's Institute of Dermatology provides a range of services and facilities to support research aimed at improving outcomes in people with skin disease. Work extends from genetic discovery through to a comprehensive portfolio of clinical trials (phase II onwards) and biomarker-enabled precision medicine.
We work with investigators within both the academic and industry community, collaborating closely with The Cutaneous Immunology Group, Skin Inflammation Genetics Group and Genomic Medicine at King's.Our patient partner organisations ensure we enable patient-centred research, whilst we support DermAcademy to communicate research findings and promote education and training in skin disease.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the detailed job description which outlines the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the detailed job description which outlines the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- Post CMT
- MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Excellent computer literacy (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases).
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Broad based general professional training in general medicine
- Proven track record of general medicine experience
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
- Dermatology experience
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise in the UK
Desirable
- Post CMT
- MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Excellent computer literacy (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, databases).
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Broad based general professional training in general medicine
- Proven track record of general medicine experience
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience of working on interventional studies or complex/ large scale observational studies
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
- Dermatology experience
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).
