Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor to join the Imperial Memory Unit at Charing Cross Hospital as a Clinical Research Physician.
The post will provide experience in Memory Disorders, Alzheimer's Disease & other dementias. The successful candidate will be a key member of an enthusiastic clinical research team with direct involvement in clinical research and will have the opportunity to gain experience in the establishment and implementation of patient- and healthy volunteer-based clinical trials. While this is primarily a service post (i.e., provide on-site medical care), opportunities will be available to participate in the various educational activities the Trust provides. Applicants must have a relevant medical degree and be fully registered with the GMC. A good knowledge of general medicine, and up to date training in advanced life support (ALS) and good clinical practice (GCP) are desirable. Experience in clinical research and clinical trials is desirable. This post is not formally approved for training, but the post holder will have Consultant-led Educational Supervision and will be supported in their professional development.
This is a part time post with an initial contract for 12 months with a view to extension.
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Interview Location: Charing Cross Hospital
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post are to safely and carefully conduct patient visits and procedures which may include: vital signs, blood collections, patient examinations, as well as documentation and review of results. The skills required include phlebotomy and cannulation skills, post graduate experience in internal medicine and / or neurology, and excellent patient communication skills. It is essential that the post-holder is able to perform CSF lumbar punctures, or willing to train for this if not. Please see the Job Description for more information.
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Interview Location: Charing Cross Hospital
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post are to safely and carefully conduct patient visits and procedures which may include: vital signs, blood collections, patient examinations, as well as documentation and review of results. The skills required include phlebotomy and cannulation skills, post graduate experience in internal medicine and / or neurology, and excellent patient communication skills. It is essential that the post-holder is able to perform CSF lumbar punctures, or willing to train for this if not. Please see the Job Description for more information.
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Interview Location: Charing Cross Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post are to safely and carefully conduct patient visits and procedures which may include: vital signs, blood collections, patient examinations, as well as documentation and review of results. The skills required include phlebotomy and cannulation skills, post graduate experience in internal medicine and / or neurology, and excellent patient communication skills. It is essential that the post-holder is able to perform CSF lumbar punctures, or willing to train for this if not. Please see the Job Description for more information.
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Interview Location: Charing Cross Hospital
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Clinical Experience
Essential
- o Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
- o Evidence of experience in Neurology or other speciality relevant to dementia and memory disorders
- o Experience in clinical trials
- o Knowledge and qualification in Good Clinical Practice
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Able to perform venepuncture, cannulation, and CSF lumbar puncture.
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications/ Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Clinical Experience
Essential
- o Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
- o Evidence of experience in Neurology or other speciality relevant to dementia and memory disorders
- o Experience in clinical trials
- o Knowledge and qualification in Good Clinical Practice
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Awareness of the basics of managing neurological disease
- Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination Able to perform venepuncture, cannulation, and CSF lumbar puncture.
- Evidence of competence in management of medical emergencies and in-patients through continuous work-based assessments, portfolio evidence, including log book documentation if applicable
- Evidence of competence to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Demonstrate current ALS certification or equivalent
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).
