Job summary
This a full time Clinical Research Fellow Post (ST3+ Equivalent) in response to research and service needs. This is a fixed term post for 12 months with the possibility of extension if satisfactory progression is met.
The Thoracic surgical unit provides a complete range of diagnostic and therapeutic services (excluding pulmonary transplantation) for adults and on some occasions children and to a population of approximately 1.5 million within Norfolk and North Suffolk. In addition to a large programme of lung, pleural and mediastinal surgery (open, thoracoscopic and robotic) the department undertakes a small amount of ENT surgery in conjunction with the ENT Surgeons (for example retrosternal extension of goiter). Over the last few years, total departmental throughput has equated to approximately 600 major procedures annually, which includes over 200 major lung resections for lung cancer. In addition to this elective work, all thoracic trauma is admitted to the thoracic surgical unit with active rib fixation programme.
Out-patient clinics are held weekly at NNUH, Kings Lynn (The Queen Elizabeth Hospital), Yarmouth (James Paget Hospital) and Ipswich. Multidisciplinary meetings for lung cancer are held weekly at all of these hospitals. Face to face service to satellite hospitals is provided by consultants only. All surgical procedures are carried out at NNUH.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work at the registrar level. Daily activities will concentrate around developing of prospective thoracic database, retrospective review studies, audits, service evaluation and literature reviews. Apart from academic activities, there will be at least one day in the week for clinical provision with varied commitments, including some of ward work (pre- and post-operative care of thoracic surgical patients), attendance in theatre, attendance to multi-disciplinary meetings for lung cancer. The successful appointee will also contribute to 1:4 non residential on call rota with appropriate additional salary uplift.
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and with License to Practice
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
Clinical Training and Experience
Essential
- Four years of FY and CT training or equivalent in surgical specialities
- Capable of managing patients on ward and dealing with acute emergencies
Desirable
- Experience in a relevant specialty
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for research and service development.
- Hard working and well-motivated yet considerate of needs of others.
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding.
- Satisfactory knowledge of basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
Desirable
- ATLS BSSC
- Publications or participation in research project
- Evidence of case/paper presentations
- Carried out a clinical audit/service evaluation project.
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must stay within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time whilst on call.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and with License to Practice
- Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
Clinical Training and Experience
Essential
- Four years of FY and CT training or equivalent in surgical specialities
- Capable of managing patients on ward and dealing with acute emergencies
Desirable
- Experience in a relevant specialty
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for research and service development.
- Hard working and well-motivated yet considerate of needs of others.
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding.
- Satisfactory knowledge of basic sciences and the ability to apply this to clinical practice
Desirable
- ATLS BSSC
- Publications or participation in research project
- Evidence of case/paper presentations
- Carried out a clinical audit/service evaluation project.
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must stay within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time whilst on call.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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).
