Job summary
We offer an exciting opportunity to appoint 2 Clinical Research Fellows in Hepatology. This will be on a fixed term contract for 12 months in the first instance, renewable for a maximum of 3 years depending on progress towards an MD or PhD.
Main duties of the job
Research is a primary focus of this post, the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an original and substantial research project within the Hepatology Research Group, supported by one of the Principle investigators Prof Cramp, Porf Dhanda and Prof Chokshi. Specific research project ideas and plans can be discussed and agreed.
The applicant is expected to register for a higher degree MD or PhD, and the Hepatology Research Group at University of Plymouth will provide lab facilities in the Derriford Research Facility and research training and supervision according to the successful candidates proposed research programme.
It is envisaged that the successful applicant will identify a research project early in their appointment with a view to publications and presentations at national/international meetings.
The successful applicant will also support the Liver unit's clinical governance and service improvement programmes including IQILS accreditation by engaging with clinical audit and governance processes.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at a gastroenterology trainee wishing to take time out-of-programme (OOP) for research to undertake a higher research degree (MD or PhD) whilst at the same time continue their sub-specialist training in hepatology and maintain clinical and procedural skills including endoscopy. Opportunities for training in hepatology and endsocopy are available in line with the Specialty Training Curriculum.
The post holder is expected to provide 3 sessions of Direct Clinical Care and 7 sessions for their own research during the Mon-Friday week. The 3 sessions are typically 2 specialist hepatology clinics and one endoscopy list. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to support the Liver Unit weekend inpatient cover up to 1 in 6 weekends supported by the consultant on-call. This could, if the trainee wishes, include out of hours upper GI endoscopy for GI bleeds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at a gastroenterology trainee wishing to take time out-of-programme (OOP) for research to undertake a higher research degree (MD or PhD) whilst at the same time continue their sub-specialist training in hepatology and maintain clinical and procedural skills including endoscopy. Opportunities for training in hepatology and endsocopy are available in line with the Specialty Training Curriculum.
The post holder is expected to provide 3 sessions of Direct Clinical Care and 7 sessions for their own research during the Mon-Friday week. The 3 sessions are typically 2 specialist hepatology clinics and one endoscopy list. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to support the Liver Unit weekend inpatient cover up to 1 in 6 weekends supported by the consultant on-call. This could, if the trainee wishes, include out of hours upper GI endoscopy for GI bleeds.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Education, Qualifications and special training
- Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Education, Qualifications and special training
- Knowledge and Skills
Application form and interview
Essential
- Personal Skills
- Experience
Desirable
- Personal Skills
- Experience
Application form and interview
Essential
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- Education, Qualifications and special training
- Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Education, Qualifications and special training
- Knowledge and Skills
Application form and interview
Essential
- Personal Skills
- Experience
Desirable
- Personal Skills
- Experience
Application form and interview
Essential
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
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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).
