Job summary
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Clinical
Research Fellow (two vacancies)
NIHR
Leeds Biomedical Research Centre and Spondyloarthritis Research portfolio
Full-time,
fixed term for 24 months with possibility of extension dependent on funding.
Specialty
Registrar salary scale ST5 or ST6d
Grade:
MT04-MT05 (depending on experience)
Join
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) as a Clinical Research Fellow in
our Leeds Biomedical Research Centre Musculoskeletal Theme Work Stream 2 and
Spondyloarthritis Research group. We are offering two full-time, fixed-term
positions for 24 months with the possibility of extension based on funding
availability. This exciting opportunity is supported by the NIHR Leeds
Biomedical Research Centre and the Leeds Spondyloarthritis Academy. Both
vacancies are based at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
To
apply or for further information, please contact Sayyora Alieva:
Sayyora
Alieva
Leeds
NIHR Biomedical Research Centre MSK Theme Workstream 2
Coordinator/Spondyloarthritis Research Portfolio Manager
Leeds
Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Second
Floor, Chapel Allerton Hospital
Leeds
LS7 4SA
Email:
sayyorakon.alieva@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
As
a Clinical Research Fellow, you will play an integral role in our efforts to
identify and validate surrogate outcome measures for individuals with and at
risk of developing Spondyloarthritis, including psoriatic arthritis. You will
be involved in all aspects of the research, from study coordination to
patient care under consultant supervision and data collection. Our research
expands the whole continuum from prevention to management of difficult to
treat disease in psoriatic arthritis and other Spondyloarthritis.
If
you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare through research,
committed to excellence, and eager to advance your career, we would like to
hear from you.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) in partnership with the University of
Leeds (UoL) has been awarded a National Institute for Health and Care
Research (NIHR) Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) with funding of
£19.8million for five years. This exciting investment in translational
medicine represents a threefold increase in our previous funding and provides
a unique opportunity to drive research which makes a difference to the health
and wealth of the United Kingdom, but also to our local community. Building
on our existing strength in musculoskeletal disease and engagement with
patients and the public who are at the heart of all our activities, the new
NIHR Leeds BRC now includes research in Surgical Technologies, Haematology (with
the University of York), Cardiometabolic Disease, Pathology, and
Antimicrobial Resistance.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
Clinical Research Fellow post is supported through the NIHR Leeds Biomedical
Research Centre (BRC) and the Leeds Spondyloarthritis Academy to identify and
validate surrogate outcome measures of disease development and response to
therapy in Spondyloarthritis including psoriatic arthritis. Research for this
post will be co-hosted by the Leeds Institute for Rheumatic and
Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM) and the Leeds Spondyloarthritis Academy. The
Clinical Research Fellow would play an essential role in all aspects of the
research, helping study co-ordination, providing patient care under
consultant supervision for study participants and collecting follow-up data.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
Clinical Research Fellow post is supported through the NIHR Leeds Biomedical
Research Centre (BRC) and the Leeds Spondyloarthritis Academy to identify and
validate surrogate outcome measures of disease development and response to
therapy in Spondyloarthritis including psoriatic arthritis. Research for this
post will be co-hosted by the Leeds Institute for Rheumatic and
Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM) and the Leeds Spondyloarthritis Academy. The
Clinical Research Fellow would play an essential role in all aspects of the
research, helping study co-ordination, providing patient care under
consultant supervision for study participants and collecting follow-up data.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of previous experience working in a research setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- All applicants must hold the MRCP or equivalent qualification and be experienced in research in a relevant area
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of academic challenges facing musculoskeletal research.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of previous experience working in a research setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- All applicants must hold the MRCP or equivalent qualification and be experienced in research in a relevant area
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of academic challenges facing musculoskeletal research.
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).
