Haematology Clinical Research Fellow

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The applicant should have a good medical knowledge. A good understanding of the importance of research, methodology and accurate data collection is essential.

It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The post-holder is required to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies as may be in force. A responsibility to decline to undertake duties for which the post-holder has not been trained, or for which the post-holder does not believe they will be able to undertake safely. It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work. All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trusts policies. Such information should not be released without the consent of the patient, client, staff member concerned unless required by a court order. The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities. The post-holder will be required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy. The post-holder is required to comply with Trust policy on the implementation of Working Time Regulations (1998, 2009 amendment) including declaration of hours worked and breaks taken by undertaking monitoring exercises when required and reporting any instances where the pattern of working hours may constitute a health and safety risk to the post-holder, patients, public and other Trust employees. The post-holder will not be subjected to any unlawful detriment by reporting any concerns under the Regulations. The post-holder will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department. The post-holder will be required to participate in the annual appraisal process. The post-holder will be required to complete annual updates in mandatory training. Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost -effective approach will be expected. Any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Expectations of the Post-holder An appropriate Contract of Employment incorporating national terms and conditions (in accordance with national and local collective agreements). An appropriate agreed job plan that may be changed by mutual agreement between the doctor and the Service Line in accordance with the procedure for the agreement for the review of job plans and any recommendations following appraisal. Receive appropriate consultant supervision and mentoring. Adequate support and time allocation to allow doctors to participate in the Trusts appraisal process .

5. KEY RESULT AREASThe post-holder must comply with all aspects of confidentiality, professional codes of conduct, UHP Staff Charter and the NHS Managers Code of Conduct.

Objectives and How They Will Be MetThe post-holder will be required to deliver against key performance indicators & set targets, in close collaboration with Consultant colleagues and the rest of the research delivery team.Teaching and TrainingThe post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups.Study and TrainingThe post-holder can participate in professional continuing medical education; a discretionary study leave budget of up to £577 per year from the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre is provided for this purpose. The post-holder will be entitled to apply for a contribution to funding of study leave and an appropriate allocation of study leave days per contract year. Career ProgressionThis post provides our fellows with a broad range of transferable skills and CV enhancing opportunities. The majority of our post holders in recent years have gone on to specialist training posts or NIHR academic clinical fellowships in their preferred speciality.

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will have excellent communication skills with staff and patients. Standard treatments are often difficult for patients to understand, and trials add another layer of complexity. They will have to be comfortable explaining why research is important, adept at reassuring potential participants, confident discussing randomisation issues and ultimately be good at recruiting participants to trials.They will have to liaise with all hospital departments involved in the running and coordination of the trials. They will also need to develop a good working relationship with all the research teams to ensure a balanced and wide portfolio of trials.

7. MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB

Key objectives are to provide research participants with an excellent experience, whilst still meeting commissioned performance targets. The post holder will need to work in a range of specialist areas and in close collaboration with numerous Consultant colleagues from different specialties. They will need to have good time management skills, as they will need to prioritize their workload to fit in with colleagues` commitments and the time frames of research protocols.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic - MBBS or equivalent & Postgraduate MRCP (UK) or (I)
• Must be in a recognised, numbered SpR training post in haematology.
• Non-UK graduates without MRCP must provide evidence of appropriate knowledge, training and experience, particularly in the case of acute medical conditions.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of haematology and relevant clinical experience including out-patient working.
• Completion of at least two years training in an approved Haematology Specialist Registrar training post passed MRCPath Part I.
• Prior experience of haematology at registrar level
• Research & Audit skills
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• A sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice

Desirable

• Understanding of principles of audit, research and evidence based medicine.
• Passed MRCPath Part I.
• Experience of clinical research including clinical trials.

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Birch Research Office, Level 8

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Employer's website

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