Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Doctor to join our dynamic clinical trials team, specialising in neurology clinical trials. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to embark on a career in clinical research, with little or no prior experience required as comprehensive training will be provided.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality clinical trials, including randomised control trials of epilepsy treatments, studies on ultra-long-term wearable devices, genetic research, and microbiome registries. You will gain invaluable clinical exposure and develop a broad range of skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
Assist with patient recruitment, assessments, and monitoring during trials.
Ensure accurate data collection and adherence to clinical trial protocols.
Administrative:
Maintain detailed and organised clinical trial records.
Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth trial operations.
Research:
Contribute to the development and implementation of research studies.
Analyse data and assist in the preparation of research reports and publications.
Teaching:
Participate in educational sessions and training for team members.
Share insights and knowledge gained from clinical trial experiences with peers and juniors.
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
Key responsibilities include assisting with patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial protocols. An eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential attributes for this role. You will be joining a trials team with a dedicated clinical trials co-ordinator, data entry officer and two research nurses. You will get the opportunity to run research clinics and produce abstracts for conferences, attend national epilepsy research meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include assisting with patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial protocols. An eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential attributes for this role. You will be joining a trials team with a dedicated clinical trials co-ordinator, data entry officer and two research nurses. You will get the opportunity to run research clinics and produce abstracts for conferences, attend national epilepsy research meetings.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Paid experience working in the NHS.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- Paid experience working in the NHS.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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).
