Job summary
The Neuroscience Research Team at Charing Cross Hospital is looking to recruit a Specialist Trainee or core medical Fellow (Clinical Fellow) to assist in clinical studies of Neuroscience Disease, including Parkinsons Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological studies on our portfolio. The post holder will be employed by the Trust, and be actively based in the Imperial Neuroscience Research Unit at Charing Cross Campus, which is governed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The position will be to provide clinical support for clinical trials of novel treatment agents for Diseases related to the Neurosciences. The clinical studies are performed in collaboration with commercial contract research organisations and industrial sponsors.
We will only accommodate remote interviews in exceptional circumstances. Please make sure you are available on the day to attend the interview in-person.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to recruit, screen and oversee clinical assessments of both Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis patients participating in the clinical trials, as well as other neurology specialties the research team may be involved with. The post holder will be expected to lead the clinical aspects of the study and perform and/or oversee the scheduled study visits and sampling for the entire study duration.
The postholder will be supported by a Lead Research Nurse, a Nurse Team Leader, Research Nurses as well as Neurology Consultants. . The post holder should be competent in performing general physical and neurological examination, and have a reasonable understanding of Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis disease, and other neurological conditions. The ability to perform lumbar punctures unsupervised would be a bonus. The post holder should have knowledge and understanding of ICH-Good Clinical Practice, aware of the importance of adhering to these principles whilst conducting research.
The successful candidate shall be provided with training as appropriate for a particular study but will also need to be well organised, show attention to detail, and function in a dynamic team environment as well as develop strong working relationships with the study investigators, the commercial CRO and the industrial sponsor.
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, and seasonal 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
Working alongside the consultants, nursing staff, technicians and academics, the post holder will:
- Help with participant screening and recruitment
- Consent patients
- Monitor, report and review for serious adverse events and patient safety
- Perform physical and neurological examinations on patients
- Lead the clinical aspects of the study and oversee scheduled study visits
- Uphold Good Clinical Practice principles
- Liaise with clinical teams, promoting research and its integration across the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working alongside the consultants, nursing staff, technicians and academics, the post holder will:
- Help with participant screening and recruitment
- Consent patients
- Monitor, report and review for serious adverse events and patient safety
- Perform physical and neurological examinations on patients
- Lead the clinical aspects of the study and oversee scheduled study visits
- Uphold Good Clinical Practice principles
- Liaise with clinical teams, promoting research and its integration across the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- ICH-GCP training
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Reasonable knowledge and understanding of Movement Disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis
- Competent in performing general physical and neurological examination
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Have a working knowledge of, and be able to demonstrate compliance with local, national and international research regulations.
- Experience in clinical research
- Experience of performing lumbar punctures unsupervised
Language Skills
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Management of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD or PhD)
- ICH-GCP training
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Reasonable knowledge and understanding of Movement Disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis
- Competent in performing general physical and neurological examination
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Have a working knowledge of, and be able to demonstrate compliance with local, national and international research regulations.
- Experience in clinical research
- Experience of performing lumbar punctures unsupervised
Language Skills
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Management of staff
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).
