Clinical Research Fellow

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) provides a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal health care services, including primary and revision arthroplasty, orthopaedic oncology, spinal injuries and orthopaedic medicine.

RNOH currently has 1 Research Fellow post in the Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service available to start in October 2024 on a 12 month fixed term contract. Applicants should have completed foundation training and have experience in orthopaedics, have a demonstrable interest in clinical research particularly in orthopaedic surgery and wish to pursue a career in surgery.

The position will provide an opportunity to develop clinical research, possibly leading to a higher degree, as well as clinical exposure to the management of patients with bone and soft tissue tumours, and complex limb reconstruction.

Further information can be obtained from Mr Craig Gerrand, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Director on 020 3947 1485

Main duties of the job

Deliver clinical research projects
Contribute to or lead grant applications
Presentations at international and national conferences
Support out-patient clinics and theatre sessions as required
Contribute to registrar and other teaching programmes

About us

RatedGood by the CQC

Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - including The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme
- Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for musculoskeletal care
- In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
- Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH's journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £48,637 a year +£2,162 Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RNOH-976

Job locations

RNOH Stanmore Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver clinical research projects
Contribute or lead grant applications
Presentations at international and national conferences
Support out-patient clinics and theatre sessions as required
Contribute to registrar and other teaching programmes

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver clinical research projects
Contribute or lead grant applications
Presentations at international and national conferences
Support out-patient clinics and theatre sessions as required
Contribute to registrar and other teaching programmes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS

Experience

Essential

Attachment in elective orthopaedics

Desirable

Experience beyond foundation year

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Safety and efficiency when dealing with patients
Basic understanding of research methodology
Awareness of research protocols and processes
Experience of research, publication and presentation with at least one published paper

Desirable

Plan for higher degree

Other Requirements

Essential

English language

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS

Experience

Essential

Attachment in elective orthopaedics

Desirable

Experience beyond foundation year

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Safety and efficiency when dealing with patients
Basic understanding of research methodology
Awareness of research protocols and processes
Experience of research, publication and presentation with at least one published paper

Desirable

Plan for higher degree

Other Requirements

Essential

English language

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).