Infection Clinical Research Fellow

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Infection Clinical Research Fellow

Grade: Trust Doctor

Specialty/Department: Infectious Diseases, Specialty and Integrated Medicine CSU

Site and Location: St Jamess University Hospital

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Clinical Infection Research has rapidly expanded at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in recent years including local research as well as both commercial and non-commercial NIHR Portfolio studies. We are now seeking a clinical research fellow to assist with additional studies, in particular clinical trials. The post-holder will work closely alongside the existing research and clinical teams in delivering high quality care to patients during their participation in both interventional and observational studies, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Current study topics include a variety of studies including HIV, influenza, sepsis and brain infections. This full time post will be based in Infection & Travel Medicine at St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds, although they will liaise closely with other departments in particular Microbiology. The post will also include recruitment of patients with infection in other departments in Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

The Adult Infectious Diseases Unit (known as Infection & Travel Medicine) in Leeds is based on ward J20 within Gledhow Wing at St Jamess University Hospital and provides inpatient and outpatient services for the people of Leeds and surrounding areas. The Department provides a 7 day a week Infectious diseases service to the West Yorkshire Region. There are approximately 700 admissions per annum which are nearly all non-elective. Patients are usually admitted from the Trusts A&E departments, Medical Assessment Unit, and directly from GPs, but may be referred from other wards within the Trust and other hospitals within the region.

There are approximately 3000 attendances per year in total. We provide Infectious Diseases clinics with approximately 200 new referrals per year, as well as a weekly TB clinic jointly with Leeds Chest Clinic. We have a cohort of approximately 2000 HIV patients cared for by an integrated HIV outpatient service with Genitourinary Medicine. Ward J20 acts as the Primary Treatment Centre for the West Yorkshire Regional HIV Network, and so takes admissions of HIV patients from around the region.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Dr Emma OCofaigh Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds

Clinical Lead

Dr Joanna Allen Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds

Dr Fiona McGill Consultant Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds

Dr Riccardo Giuntini Consultant Physician

Dr Charlotte Hall Consultant Physician and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds

Dr Chloe Walsh Consultant Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds

Dr Kate Woods Consultant Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology and Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Please see Person Specification

DUTIES OF THE POST

This post is for a Clinical Research Fellow (Trust Doctor) in Infectious Diseases. The job can include both clinical and laboratory work, with this being shared by a team of medical, nursing and other staff. The specific interests of the applicant can be catered for where possible.

As a member of the Team the Fellow will be responsible for:

the day to day management of patients involved in studies: this includes outpatient clinics and care of in-patients as required.

Accrual of patients into studies, i.e. selection, screening and initial counselling.

Informed consent and patient support.

Running and managing the clinical trials within the Unit.

Liaison between laboratory investigators and hospital staff.

Liaison with study monitors, from both pharmaceutical companies and non-commercial projects

Assistance with completion of Case Record Forms

In addition, a key component of the post will be to develop, or work on an existing research interest that may lead to the post-holder writing original papers and/or reviews, with the potential to apply for a Clinical Training Fellowship before the end of the post. In this regard they will be supported by and work with their supervising consultant.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

The post holder may be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds.

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at 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
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
• 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 followi
• Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty Commitment to personal and professional dev

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• 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
• 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 f
• Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, sho
• Demonstrates understanding of research
• Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for pat

Desirable

• Research and audit skills: Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of involvem
• Teaching: Experience in teaching other disciplines and postgraduate doctors Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching Evidence of feedback for teaching

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: make the care or your patient your first concern provide a good standard of practi
• Evidence of achievement of CT competencies in Medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
• Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
• At least a years experience in medical specialities by the time of intended start date

Desirable

• Experience in an Infection specialty e.g. Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Genitourinary Medicine

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).