Job summary
JOB SUMMARY
Context
A Clinical Fellow post is available based in the National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC), initially for 1 year but with the potential to extend it. It is suitable for a clinical trainee with a haematology background, who wishes to gain experience in the clinical condition or clinical research. The NAC forms part of the Centre for Amyloidosis and Acute Phase Proteins and is located at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The Centre maintains a longstanding high profile clinical and basic science research programme and serves as the national referral centre for patients with amyloidosis and inherited periodic fever (auto-inflammatory) syndromes www.royalfree.nhs.uk/services/amyloidosis.
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the job
Amyloidosis is a multi-system disease that encompasses many specialties.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the clinical services within the Centre (National Amyloidosis Centre and Cardiac MRI Department) and will contribute to the clinical research program within the Centre.
The post holder will have many opportunities to gain experience in the diagnosis and assessment of multisystem disease including clinical assessment, specialist imaging and laboratory testing and use of new therapeutics.
There is potential to and the candidate is encouraged to contribute to the centres clinical research in areas such as cardiac MRI scanning, proteomics, genetics, and clinical trials with novel agents in amyloidosis. The centre conducts a range of clinical trials in ATTR, AL and hereditary amyloidosis.
There would be potential for a enrolling for a PhD. If the successful candidate is a SpR with a National Training Number (NTN) s/he should apply prospectively to the JRCPTB to discuss any educational or clinical credit which may be achieved from the post.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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Job description
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Job responsibilities
For the Detailed job description and main responsibilities :
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for GMC registration
- Ability to provide clinical supervision
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to provide clinical supervision
- Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
clinical
Essential
- Medical degree
- An awareness of key research issues
- High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of effective research carried out under direction
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
- Membership of relevant Royal College or overseas equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient knowledge base to act at specialist registrar level (ST3+) equivalent
- Experience in the training of junior medical staff, including the teaching of practical procedures
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of and lead a multi -disciplinary team
- Ability to supervise
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for GMC registration
- Ability to provide clinical supervision
- Membership of Royal College of Physicians or overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to provide clinical supervision
- Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
clinical
Essential
- Medical degree
- An awareness of key research issues
- High ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of effective research carried out under direction
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
- Membership of relevant Royal College or overseas equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient knowledge base to act at specialist registrar level (ST3+) equivalent
- Experience in the training of junior medical staff, including the teaching of practical procedures
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as part of and lead a multi -disciplinary team
- Ability to supervise
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).
