Job summary
To help to meet the growing demand within the Gastroenterology service an opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Research Fellows to be appointed to both
To help to meet the growing demand within the Gastroenterology service an opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Research Fellows to be appointed to both meet the service needs and undertake a supervised research project in IBD.
The successful candidates are expected to register for a higher degree with Imperial College and encouraged to apply for local and national research funding early in their research experience in order to support and enhance financing of their project. The part-time clinical activity, offers an excellent opportunity to gain further specialist clinical experience while out of programme. The clinical activities include Specialist IBD and Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists (potentially on any of the Trust's sites meet the service needs and undertake a supervised research project in IBD.
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that 5 service delivery sessions per week will be worked.
The remaining time gives the post-holder the opportunity to undertake research at St Mark's Hospital, for a trainee wishing to obtain a higher degree. Various projects are available, under the supervision of the gastroenterology consultants at St Mark's.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates are expected to register for a higher degree with Imperial College and encouraged to apply for local and national research funding early in their research experience in order to support and enhance financing of their project. The part-time clinical activity, offers an excellent opportunity to gain further specialist clinical experience while out of programme. The clinical activities include Specialist IBD and Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists (potentially on any of the Trust's sites meet the service needs and undertake a supervised research project in IBD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCP or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialisation in Gastroenterology at ST3 grade or above
- Experience in Endoscopy
Desirable
- Independent Endoscopist
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training more junior staff
Management/Audit
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit
Research
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Training in research methodology
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patient and ability to work cooperatively with others
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
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UK Registration
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Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Central Middlesex Hospital
31 Croft Gardens
London
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
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