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TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST JOB DESCRIPTION TEMPLATE JOB DETAILS Job Title: Clinical
Research Fellow in Cardiology Grade: Trust Doctor (ST3-5) Department: Leeds
Clinical Research Facility, Research & Innovation CSU Location: Leeds
General Infirmary INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The NIHR Leeds Clinical
Research Facility (LCRF) is a designated research clinical support service
which receives NIHR funding (2022-27: £8.7M) to deliver effective, high quality
and impactful early phase and experimental medicine clinical trials across a
wide range of clinically relevant conditions. Consisting of 5 integrated CRF
sites across the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), with a leadership team
based at the Research & Innovation Centre on the St Jamess campus, the
LCRF provides a total of 38 treatment beds/chairs and 10 outpatient rooms. All
LCRF Sites are co-located with world-class University of Leeds laboratories and
have sample collection, processing and storage capabilities. Each CRF site
primarily supports trials in clinical specialities delivered on-site and can
provide outreach support where studies can only be delivered in standard NHS
settings. St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH) CRF: Located on level 3, Bexley
Wing Our largest, state-of-the-art CRF facility (established 2020) delivers
high quality early phase experimental medicine research in oncology,
haematology and immunology as well as other specialities, supporting day-care,
outpatient clinics and overnight stays. The self-contained CRF is co-located
with easy access to multiple support services and provides a total of 18 bed/treatment
spaces (3 bays, 2 en-suite single side rooms) and 4 outpatient rooms with
facilities for virtual and face-to-face clinics. The CRF supports
interventional procedures, complex sampling procedures and specimen storage in
two purpose built Good Clinical Laboratory Practice laboratories (-80OC and
-20OC Freezers; Class II Biological Safety Cabinet) with trained technical
staff. Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) CRF: Located on level 7, Jubilee Wing The
LGI CRF (established 2014) is located within the Yorkshire Heart Centre and has
a specialist focus on cardiovascular diseases, but also supports other on-site
specialities such as neuroscience research. The self-contained CRF is
co-located with easy access to multiple support services and provides a total
of 4 treatment bed/chairs for outpatient visits, day-care and overnight stays.
The CRF has a dedicated cardio-pulmonary assessment area, two clinical
consultation/examination rooms and a patient discussion/consent room. The CRF
also has a small sample preparation and storage laboratory as well as an
exercise physiology laboratory with respiratory gas analysis area. Other
facilities include a dedicated ultrasound imaging rooms and clinical physiology
measurement room. Leeds Childrens Hospital (LCH) CRF: Located on C Floor,
Clarendon Wing Purpose built, self-contained CRF located within the Leeds
Childrens Hospital and supporting delivery of experimental medicine research
in a comprehensive range of illnesses, from antenatal conditions through to
adult variants of childhood diseases. Leeds is designated as a Clinical Trial
Accelerator Platform by UK Cystic Fibrosis Trust and supports the delivery of
oncology trials with the co-located Leeds Paediatric Experimental Cancer
Medicine Centre (ECMC). The CRF has a four bedded bay and two en-suite single
rooms. DenTCRU CRF: Located in the Leeds Dental Institute Purpose built
self-contained, state-of-the-art dental CRF located in the Leeds Dental
Hospital (LGI campus) with direct access to acute services and emergency care.
DenTCRU CRF has six high specification dental chairs with operating
microscopes, surgical scrub sinks and intra-oral digital cameras for digital
photography and controlled lighting for colour matching and tooth whitening
studies. The CRF also has a reception/waiting room, consultation room, specimen
preparation laboratory and a wet laboratory equipped with controlled
fridges/freezers, a Class II Biological Safety Cabinet and an Anaerobic
Microbiology Workstation.
Chapel
Allerton Hospital (CAH) CRF: Located on Ward C5 Opened in 2022, our newest CRF
provides dedicated facilities to support low risk experimental and
translational medicine in musculoskeletal, dermatology and rare diseases. The
CRF consists of a patient reception/waiting area, four bedded treatment bay,
office and a specimen sample preparation room all co-located on Ward C5. The
CRF has easy access to the hospitals outpatient departments, radiology and
pharmacy. The LCRF supports over 150 early phase and experimental research
trials each year, including First in Human studies (SJUH CRF). MEDICAL STAFF IN
THE DEPARTMENT Consultants Professor Chris Twelves Director NIHR Leeds Clinical
Research Facility Professor of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology & Oncology;
Consultant Medical Oncology Dr Kevin Franks Deputy Director NIHR Leeds Clinical
Research Facility Consultant Clinical Oncologist/Honorary Clinical Associate
Professor Clinical Lead for Oncology Research and Innovation Dr Alan Anthoney
NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility Site Lead: SJUH CRF Senior Lecturer
Medical Oncology Consultant Medical Oncology Prof John Greenwood NIHR Leeds
Clinical Research Facility Site Lead: LGI CRF Professor of Cardiology
Consultant cardiologist Prof Adam Glaser NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility
Site Lead: LCH CRF Professor of Paediatric Oncology and Late Effects Consultant
Paediatric Oncologist Prof Sue Pavitt NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility
Site Lead: DenTCRU Professor of Translational and Applied Health Research Dr
Sinisa Savic NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility Site Lead: CAH CRF Associate
Professor (Clinical) and Consultant in Clinical Immunology and Allergy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS MB ChB/MBBS or
equivalent medical qualification National training number in cardiology ELIGIBILITY
Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to
practise from, the GMC at time of the intended start date Eligibility to work
in the UK. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council
UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended
start date
FITNESS
TO PRACTISE Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own
training needs. LANGUAGE SKILLS All applicants to have demonstrable skills in
written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about
medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the
following: That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in
English; or academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
results showing a score of at least 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening,
reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a
single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application HEALTH Meets
professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical
Practice) PRINCIPLES OF CARE Make the care or your patient your first concern
Provide a good standard of practice and care Take prompt action if you
think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised Protect
and promote the health of patients and of the public Treat patients as
individuals and respect their dignity Work in partnership with patients
Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests Be
honest and open and act with integrity Never discriminate unfairly against
patients or colleagues Never abuse your patients trust in you or the
publics trust in the profession. CLINICAL SKILLS ANE EXPERIENCE At least 12
months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of
achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards/Good Medical
Practice Evidence of achievement of competencies in medicine (as defined by
the curricula relating to Core Medical Training) Ability to apply sound
clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Ability to prioritise clinical
need Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk Recognition of, and
ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient ACADEMIC
SKILLS Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical
issues 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
CAREER PROGRESSION Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality
of their period of training
At least 4 years experience in medical specialities
by the time of intended start date. PERSONAL SKILLS Communication Skills:
Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt
language as appropriate to the situation Able to build rapport, listen,
persuade & negotiate Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capacity to
use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an
analytical/scientific approach Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in
others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as
people Demonstrates respect for all Managing Others & Team Involvement:
Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team
members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality
improvement Projects Capacity to work effectively with others
