Clinical Research Fellow Fetal-Maternal Medicine
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
An exciting research opportunity has a risen investigating a number of studies in reproductive health. The post holder will be supported by an internationally renowned team of academic clinicians in the field of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
The post holder will be employed by St George's NHS Foundation Trust, with strong links to St George's Medical School.
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust undertakes a range of Reproductive health & Childbirth research trials, and is developing the research portfolio as part of the Fetal health strategy. This project will contribute to a number of research initiatives within that portfolio.
The post holder will be responsible for the ethical, study-wide and local governance processes relating to the ongoing studies, and the day to day organisation and running of these studies. This may include the preparation and submission of ethics and grant applications. The post holder will have a strong interest in maternal fetal medicine, familiarity with the portfolio of research studies ongoing at St George's and experience in the set up and co-ordination of research studies. This post will offer the applicant the opportunity to pursue a higher degree (MD/PhD) through their work in the department.
The post holder will participate in the junior registrar on call rota covering Labour Ward and Acute Gynaecology on a 1 in 8 basis.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To be the main point of contact for patients and participants in research studies
- To assist in the identification and recruitment of patients, ensuring that each patient fulfils the study criteria and effective informed consent is obtained.
- To ensure that the study is conducted strictly in accordance with the study protocol including assisting where necessary with vaccinations and obtaining relevant samples.
- To identify barriers to recruitment and ensure Chief Investigator / Principal Investigators are made aware of these. Identify and implement action plans as required.
- To ensure that all data is recorded accurately and complies with the requirements of the study protocol and the Data Protection Act.
- To work in conjunction with senior colleagues in preparing submissions to the Joint Research Office and Ethics Committees.
- To lead the production of high-quality research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
- To lead relevant meetings associated with the research project or related activities.
- To take lead responsibility for resolving problems affecting the delivery of the research projects.
- To undertake any other duties relevant to the programme of research.
About us
St George's Hospital Medical School is part of the University of London, and together with St George's Hospital, is housed in integrated modern buildings in a large joint campus in Tooting, south London. It is a research-based independently governed and funded specialised health-focused School with academic departments in Bio, Behavioural, Clinical and Social Science. The School is closely integrated with the Hospital's extensive secondary and tertiary clinical NHS provision.
The School is governed by a Council comprising the Principal (Professor Jenny Higham), the Deans, the Heads of Administration and an elected ex officio element including the Trust's Medical Director (Chair - Mr Michael Draper). The School's supreme academic body is the Senate (Chair - Professor Jenny Higham).
Date posted
14 November 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Clinical Research Fellow
Job locations
St Georges University Hospital
London
SW17 0QT
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges University Hospital
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Obstetrician
Asma Khalil Asma.Khalil@stgeorges.nhs.uk
02087251924
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