Job summary
Are you a registered clinician who is looking for the next challenge?
Do you have a passion for research and the rehabilitation of long-term conditions?
Persistent Long covid (LC) defined as LC present for > 2 years and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) are long-term conditions that together affect > 1.5 million people in the UK alone and > 60 million worldwide. Both conditions have significant overlapping symptoms, are linked to infections, and have some common underlying pathophysiology. The burden to the UK economy per year is estimated to be £8.1 billion for LC and £3.3 billion for ME/CFS.
There is an urgent need for health services research and developing a National Service Framework that will improve care in existing services and effectively reduce the overall costs to the NHS and the UK economy. The £1.4 million NIHR HERITAGE project (Health Effects from Infection sequelae: Tailoring services and Advancing Guidance) project aims to address these needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Business Unit of Leeds Community HealthCare NHS Trust.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 7 Clinical Research Fellow. This part time position is 0.71 0.81 WTE (26.5-30 hours/week) depending on point of band. This is a fixed term contract until 2.11.2027.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the HERITAGE NIHR grant activities; i.e. supporting all activities related to the use of mixed-method research and engagement of front-line clinicians and patients, to improve care of LC: a) in specialist clinics, b) by patients at home and c) in primary care. The work comprises of three work streams plus PPI/E:
oWORK STREAM I: Exploring the diagnostic overlap between LC and ME/CFS, condition trajectories and long-term clinical outcomes in both conditions
WORK STREAM II: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of alternative service models for LC and ME/CFS
oWORK STREAM III: Improving quality of care for LC and developing a national service framework for LC and ME/CFS
oPPI/E: Individuals with lived experience of LC and ME/CFS have contributed to proposal design and will remain actively involved in all aspects of study through on-going co-creation
You should be comfortable with working autonomously whilst also being a good team player. You should also have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Sound IT skills are essential.
This is a city-wide service operating Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
You are strongly encouraged to contact the service before submitting your application.
Professor Manoj Sivan (Clinical Professor in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Leeds & Leeds NHS Trusts) m.sivan@leeds.ac.uk 07792 246951
Rachel Tarrant (Clinical Lead) rachel.tarrant1@nhs.net 07912 486467 for further information
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a registered clinician who is looking for the next challenge?
Do you have a passion for research and the rehabilitation of long-term conditions?
Persistent Long covid (LC) defined as LC present for > 2 years and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) are long-term conditions that together affect > 1.5 million people in the UK alone and > 60 million worldwide. Both conditions have significant overlapping symptoms, are linked to infections, and have some common underlying pathophysiology. The burden to the UK economy per year is estimated to be £8.1 billion for LC and £3.3 billion for ME/CFS. There is an urgent need for health services research and developing a National Service Framework that will improve care in existing services and effectively reduce the overall costs to the NHS and the UK economy. The £1.4 million NIHR HERITAGE project (Health Effects from Infection sequelae: Tailoring services and Advancing Guidance) project aims to address these needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Business Unit of Leeds Community HealthCare NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 7 Clinical Research Fellow.This part time position is 0.71 0.81 WTE (26.5-30 hours/week) depending on point of band. This is a fixed term contract until 2.11.2027.
The post holder will support the HERITAGE NIHR grant activities; i.e. supporting all activities related to the use of mixed-method research and engagement of front-line clinicians and patients, to improve care of LC: a) in specialist clinics, b) by patients at home and c) in primary care. The work comprises of three work streams plus PPI/E:
o WORK STREAM I: Exploring the diagnostic overlap between LC and ME/CFS, condition trajectories and long-term clinical outcomes in both conditions
o WORK STREAM II: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of alternative service models for LC and ME/CFS
o WORK STREAM III: Improving quality of care for LC and developing a national service framework for LC and ME/CFS
o PPI/E: Individuals with lived experience of LC and ME/CFS have contributed to proposal design and will remain actively involved in all aspects of study through on-going co-creation.
You should be comfortable with working autonomously whilst also being a good team player. You should also have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Sound IT skills are essential.
This is a city-wide service which operates Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
You are strongly encouraged to contact the service before submitting your application.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
Professor Manoj Sivan(Clinical Professor in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Leeds & Leeds NHS Trusts)m.sivan@leeds.ac.uk 07792 246951
Rachel Tarrant (Clinical Lead)rachel.tarrant1@nhs.net 07912 486467 for further information
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a registered clinician who is looking for the next challenge?
Do you have a passion for research and the rehabilitation of long-term conditions?
Persistent Long covid (LC) defined as LC present for > 2 years and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) are long-term conditions that together affect > 1.5 million people in the UK alone and > 60 million worldwide. Both conditions have significant overlapping symptoms, are linked to infections, and have some common underlying pathophysiology. The burden to the UK economy per year is estimated to be £8.1 billion for LC and £3.3 billion for ME/CFS. There is an urgent need for health services research and developing a National Service Framework that will improve care in existing services and effectively reduce the overall costs to the NHS and the UK economy. The £1.4 million NIHR HERITAGE project (Health Effects from Infection sequelae: Tailoring services and Advancing Guidance) project aims to address these needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Business Unit of Leeds Community HealthCare NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 7 Clinical Research Fellow.This part time position is 0.71 0.81 WTE (26.5-30 hours/week) depending on point of band. This is a fixed term contract until 2.11.2027.
The post holder will support the HERITAGE NIHR grant activities; i.e. supporting all activities related to the use of mixed-method research and engagement of front-line clinicians and patients, to improve care of LC: a) in specialist clinics, b) by patients at home and c) in primary care. The work comprises of three work streams plus PPI/E:
o WORK STREAM I: Exploring the diagnostic overlap between LC and ME/CFS, condition trajectories and long-term clinical outcomes in both conditions
o WORK STREAM II: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of alternative service models for LC and ME/CFS
o WORK STREAM III: Improving quality of care for LC and developing a national service framework for LC and ME/CFS
o PPI/E: Individuals with lived experience of LC and ME/CFS have contributed to proposal design and will remain actively involved in all aspects of study through on-going co-creation.
You should be comfortable with working autonomously whilst also being a good team player. You should also have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Sound IT skills are essential.
This is a city-wide service which operates Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
You are strongly encouraged to contact the service before submitting your application.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
Professor Manoj Sivan(Clinical Professor in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Leeds & Leeds NHS Trusts)m.sivan@leeds.ac.uk 07792 246951
Rachel Tarrant (Clinical Lead)rachel.tarrant1@nhs.net 07912 486467 for further information
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Person Specification
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Person Specification
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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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
