Clinical Research Fellow - Trust Doctor in Medicine
Posted 12 days 8 hours ago by UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Permanent
Full Time
Research Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Current vacancies Clinical Research Fellow - Trust Doctor in Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03) Main area Research and Development Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03) Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-5985
Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Town London Salary £49,909 Per annum + London weighting (No out of hours commitment) Salary period Yearly Closing 17/03/:59
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Job overview This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinical researchers conducting innovative clinical trials in neurology and general internal medicine. The successful candidate will play a key role as an investigator in drug development and clinical trials, ensuring the highest safety standards for participants while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include assessing suitability and obtaining consent for research, conducting comprehensive medical assessments, including neurological and physical examinations, and contributing to data collection. Based primarily at the LWENC site, the post holder will also support trials at the Bloomsbury campus in infectious diseases and cardiology.
This role offers excellent experience for those pursuing specialty applications in neurology or medical specialties. The post holder will gain hands-on exposure to clinical trials, interact with leading experts at Queen Square, and participate in NHS specialty clinics and prestigious teaching opportunities like the Gower's Round at NHNN.
Main duties of the job We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our clinical research team, contributing to groundbreaking clinical trials in neurology and related fields. The successful candidate will ensure strict adherence to trial protocols and regulatory standards, conduct thorough medical assessments, and maintain accurate research records. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide medical oversight during trials, and manage patient care in compliance with ethical and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Key responsibilities include performing clinical procedures including lumbar puncture and intrathecal dosing of experimental medications with training. Daily duties include evaluating trial data, managing adverse events, and ensuring informed patient consent. The post holder will engage with primary care GPs, sponsors, and research teams to ensure effective communication.
The post holder will respond to urgent medical queries and clinical emergencies in line with ALS RESUS council guidelines and will facilitate regular emergency scenario readiness testing.
Working for our organisation University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
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Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Town London Salary £49,909 Per annum + London weighting (No out of hours commitment) Salary period Yearly Closing 17/03/:59
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Job overview This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinical researchers conducting innovative clinical trials in neurology and general internal medicine. The successful candidate will play a key role as an investigator in drug development and clinical trials, ensuring the highest safety standards for participants while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities include assessing suitability and obtaining consent for research, conducting comprehensive medical assessments, including neurological and physical examinations, and contributing to data collection. Based primarily at the LWENC site, the post holder will also support trials at the Bloomsbury campus in infectious diseases and cardiology.
This role offers excellent experience for those pursuing specialty applications in neurology or medical specialties. The post holder will gain hands-on exposure to clinical trials, interact with leading experts at Queen Square, and participate in NHS specialty clinics and prestigious teaching opportunities like the Gower's Round at NHNN.
Main duties of the job We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our clinical research team, contributing to groundbreaking clinical trials in neurology and related fields. The successful candidate will ensure strict adherence to trial protocols and regulatory standards, conduct thorough medical assessments, and maintain accurate research records. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide medical oversight during trials, and manage patient care in compliance with ethical and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Key responsibilities include performing clinical procedures including lumbar puncture and intrathecal dosing of experimental medications with training. Daily duties include evaluating trial data, managing adverse events, and ensuring informed patient consent. The post holder will engage with primary care GPs, sponsors, and research teams to ensure effective communication.
The post holder will respond to urgent medical queries and clinical emergencies in line with ALS RESUS council guidelines and will facilitate regular emergency scenario readiness testing.
Working for our organisation University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications
- Medical qualification MBBS with full valid registration at GMC
- Valid Resus Council Advanced Life Support (ALS) training certification
- Completed Foundations Training with Foundation competencies or equivalent
- GCP trained by start date
- Minimum of one year post GMC registration work experience in relevant healthcare setting with outpatient experience
- Experience of working with individuals with cognitive disorders and neurodegenerative conditions
- Demonstrable evidence of undertaking capacity assessments in line with MCA 2005.
- Familiarity with principle of clinical research including Good Clinical Practice.
- Lumbar puncture competency
- Experience of phlebotomy, cannulation
- Experience in the conduct of clinical research
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workload
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- The post holder must have demonstrable experience in their application of effectively communicating both in writing and verbally with primary care General Practitioners (GPs), ensuring clear, professional, and accurate exchange of information.
- Demonstrates commitment and preparedness
- Enthusiastic nature
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity and appreciation of ethical dilemmas
- Reliability - demonstrates punctuality, attendance and sense of responsibility
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Escalate where appropriate any clinical concerns to seniors
- Demonstrable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
- Able to work flexibly when required
- This post covers basic salary only; however there will be a requirement to provide out-of-hours cover for the CRF when patients stay after 5pm. This will attract further payment.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
. click apply for full job details