Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer opportunity for highly motivated, ambitious individuals to join our team to provide clinical support for an extensive portfolio of clinical Infectious Diseases and support the CRDC research within the Trust. The role and responsibilities will be adjusted according to the candidate's experience.
The post will be for 12 months from August 2025 (with potential for an earlier start date / longer duration) and would be ideal for someone who is interested in a career in Infection or in clinical research in any speciality.
This post will be mainly Infectious Diseases with some cross cover of CRDC. We seek self-starters who are able to work within and support a highly successful multidisciplinary research delivery team and who wants to gain experience in delivery of clinical research in a Trust which is world-renowned for its research. There will be opportunity to be a Associate PI and be involved in all aspects of study delivery
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- Consent and recruitment of patients/participants
- Clinical management of patients/participants
- Supporting Clinical Research Nurses and Clinical Trial Assistants
Managerial:
- Develop pathways for review of participants involved in research
- Participate in teaching and training of non-research clinical staff involved in study delivery
Administrative:
- Ensuring study paperwork is kept up to date according to Good Clinical Practice
- Written and verbal communication with participants/patients, research team, sponsors, clinical trials monitors and regulatory/ethical bodies where required
- Involvement in applications for REC approval, study set up, etc.
Research:
- Initiate and deliver a research project
- Involvement in data analysis, write up and presentation of results
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in setting up clinical studies, in addition to their management and delivery, with a major focus of vaccine and other infection research. Working in a supportive environment as part of a highly experienced research team, you will receive the necessary research training to enable you to deliver a diverse clinical research portfolio.
You will be responsible for helping the team to deliver a diverse portfolio of infection research, from observational to IMP studies, with a major focus on phase I-III vaccine trials. You will be involved in all aspects of clinical research delivery, from study set up to delivery and final reporting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in setting up clinical studies, in addition to their management and delivery, with a major focus of vaccine and other infection research. Working in a supportive environment as part of a highly experienced research team, you will receive the necessary research training to enable you to deliver a diverse clinical research portfolio.
You will be responsible for helping the team to deliver a diverse portfolio of infection research, from observational to IMP studies, with a major focus on phase I-III vaccine trials. You will be involved in all aspects of clinical research delivery, from study set up to delivery and final reporting.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice.
- MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 year of previous experience working in the NHS.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
- Able to assess patients face to face and via telephone.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty.
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts.
- Ability to perform basic general procedures.
- Experience in clinical research at F1/F2/ST1 level.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching of others in the clinical and research setting
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions.
- Some knowledge of learning theories.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Understanding of research principles.
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings.
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change.
- Evidence in participation in research projects.
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.
- ALS.
- Up-to-date training in Good Clinical Practice.
- MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 1 year of previous experience working in the NHS.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
- Able to assess patients face to face and via telephone.
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Ability to manage common medical emergencies.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty.
- Neat, legible writing of notes and charts.
- Ability to perform basic general procedures.
- Experience in clinical research at F1/F2/ST1 level.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching of others in the clinical and research setting
Desirable
- Contribution to departmental training sessions.
- Some knowledge of learning theories.
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
- Understanding of research principles.
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings.
- Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change.
- Evidence in participation in research projects.
- Publication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local and national meetings.
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).
