Clinical Research Fellow

Job Purpose

This role will allow the development of research skills and production of data, ideally suited to an individual who has completed FY2 or equivalent and wishes to broaden their academic skill base and gain further experience in research before applying for Core or Specialty training.

The Office for Rare Conditions (ORC) Registries comprise of global rare disease registries (e.g., SDMregistries and GloBE-Reg) that support research and quality improvement projects across the world. The role will involve the participation in collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare data that are entered into the above registries, to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can support the research initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, design and implement projects or parts of projects, in conjunction with the ORC Registries team.
2. Contribute towards the applications for Ethics and Research Management approval, as appropriate and in conjunction with PIs.
3. Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and actively assist in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
4. Prepare research reports as required.
5. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and departmental research group activities.
6. Present work at internal and external seminars and national/international conferences as appropriate to enhance the profile of the research group.
7. Contribute to the organisation of project-related workshops, seminars or conferences.
8. To contribute to the enhancement of the University's international profile in line with the University's Strategic Plan Inspiring People, Changing the World.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

1. MBChB or equivalent.
2. Completed Foundation Training by the start of the post.
3. Registered with General Medical Council GMC and licensed to practice or able to be registered if overseas candidate .

Desirable

1. BSc or equivalent intercalated degree.
2. Evidence of distinction in career to date e.g. prizes, awards, bursaries.

Skills

Essential:

1. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collegially to achieve a common goal/Institute objective.
2. Evidence of self-motivation, originality, innovation and the ability to work independently.
3. Good organisational skills including the ability to manage research projects.
4. Excellent communication both oral and written.

Experience

Essential:

1. Sufficient clinical experience in medicine or related specialties, relevant to the Institute.
2. Previous experience in research is desirable.
3. Previous experience in undergraduate teaching or postgraduate teaching is desirable.

Research Training

All appointees will have a mentor assigned at the time of appointment. Clinical Research Fellows are encouraged to attend workshops and training in generic transferable skills organised by the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences Graduate School. Full details of the programme are available at Regular attendance and contributions to research meetings of their group is expected.

Clinical Work

For registered medical practitioners an honorary grading will be sought from the relevant NHS Service. This will usually be at the grade of ST1. Clinical activities will be limited to those required for research training and conduct of clinical research and an Honorary Contract from the NHS will be sought. Limited additional daytime clinical experience, up to 2 sessions per week, may be available subject to the agreement of the supervisor and NHS Services Clinical Director. Where any clinical activities of a Service nature extend beyond the usual working week, confirmation in advance of any such responsibilities and agreement on additional payments must be obtained from appropriate NHS Services management. The individual will have a contract with the NHS Services via the appropriate directorate/division, which will specify the agreed amount of clinical work and the level of remuneration.

Funding Sources

The duration of funding is as specified in the post-specific information. It will be awarded on the basis of individual career achievement to date and the likelihood of the fellow contributing to an effective, existing research team. Salary will be on ST1 scale.

As noted above, there may be opportunities for additional salary supplements providing NHS cover by negotiation with local NHS management and subject to prioritisation of research . In relation to such supplements, the University will act as Paymaster only.

Research Training Base

The Junior Clinical Research Fellow will be based at the Office for Rare Conditions Registries in the Office Block on the Royal Hospital for Children/Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus.

Research Supervision

Details of the ORC Registries and its activities can be found in its webpages.

Teaching

There will be no regular commitment to teaching but research fellows are encouraged to contribute to both problem-based learning and clinical teaching sessions for undergraduate medical students when research commitments allow.

Assessment of Progress

1. Written progress reports on projects on a monthly basis.
2. Research in Progress presentations.
3. Reports/manuscripts of results of clinical trials undertaken, as appropriate.
4. General assessment during clinical work and meetings.
5. Internal progress meetings.

Future

Clinical Research Fellows will return to clinical training and may seek a post-graduate research fellowship and/or an academic training post at a later stage.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Professor Faisal Ahmed,

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £48,288 per annum (ST1 Level).

This post is full time and fixed term for up to 1 year.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme

The post for which you are applying is considered registered work in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups PVG Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified From Working with Children List.

Closing Date: 11 April 2025 at 23:45