Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Clinical Dementia Research

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Job summary

The Trust is seeking a part-time (2 PAs) Locum Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist with experience and a successful track record in delivering dementia clinical research, to join the Research and Development Department at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be based at the Dementia Research Unit (DRU) in Crowborough, but the appointed applicant would be expected to travel to other parts of the Trust to deliver on Trust commitment to dementia research.

The postholder will provide medical cover to people who are volunteering as participants in phase II-IV dementia clinical trials, and either attend the Dementia Research Unit or receive home visits from the research team.

The successful applicant will join the DRU team and will have had an extensive experience in phase II-IV dementia clinical trials, including anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody infusion research.

This vacancy has arisen due to the voluntary resignation of the current part-time Consultant postholder.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to deliver trial relevant clinical duties to patients taking part in clinical research.
The post holder will liaise with medical agencies and organisations, sponsors' medical monitors and CRAs and general practitioners as needed.
The post holder will be expected to cover the Chief/Principal Investigator during periods of absence.

About us

The post holder will join a passionate and enthusiastic dementia research team and work closely with the Chief/Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Team Lead and all members of the dementia research team. They will contribute to all research activities.

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-CO-21521

Job locations

Dementia Research Unit

Grove House

Crowborough

TN6 1NY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff undertaking research activities at DRU.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of dementia research participants as required.
To record clinical research activity accurately, comprehensively and in real time.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the DRU as required.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council and Royal College of Psychiatrists.
To work with DRU Team Lead and R&D colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of DRU activities.
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff undertaking research activities at DRU.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of dementia research participants as required.
To record clinical research activity accurately, comprehensively and in real time.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the DRU as required.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council and Royal College of Psychiatrists.
To work with DRU Team Lead and R&D colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of DRU activities.
To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in dementia related medical education, clinical research or management.

Eligibility

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Excellent knowledge in dementia specialty
Extensive knowledge and experience in clinical dementia reserach as demonstrated through active participation as a medical professional in a host of phase II-IV clinical trials.
Excellent clinical skills and wide medical knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Participated in continuous professional development
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in dementia related medical education, clinical research or management.

Eligibility

Essential

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.

Desirable

In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Excellent knowledge in dementia specialty
Extensive knowledge and experience in clinical dementia reserach as demonstrated through active participation as a medical professional in a host of phase II-IV clinical trials.
Excellent clinical skills and wide medical knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Participated in continuous professional development
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dementia Research Unit

Grove House

Crowborough

TN6 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dementia Research Unit

Grove House

Crowborough

TN6 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)