Job summary
Research Fellow
The post is based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. There is no on call commitment.
The clinical research fellow will provide clinical support for a portfolio of clinical research across a range of specialities.
The role and responsibilities will be adjusted according to prior experience. The fellow will provide medical support within the Clinical Research Department for clinical trials. They will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team of research nurses and practitioners, Principle Investigators and clinical trial pharmacist. They will gain experience and training in all aspects of clinical research delivery, including: study set up, recruitment, consent, Pharmacovigilance, Investigations, research governance, follow-up of patients.
Clinical Fellow Medicine
This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills within the department of cardiology. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in the cardiology middle grade tier
- Providing middle grade support to the ward and supervision of foundation doctors
- Participate in ward rounds and review of sick and new patients
- Participate in board rounds and MDT meetings
- Support the consultants in investigating and management of new and review patients
- Take part in discharge planning of cardiology patients
- Undertake procedure lists under the supervision of consultant cardiologists
- Attend OPD clinics and review patients under supervision appropriate to competency
Main duties of the job
Research Fellow
The fellow will provide medical support within the Clinical Research Department for clinical trials. They will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team of research nurses and practitioners, Principle Investigators and clinical trial pharmacist. They will gain experience and training in all aspects of clinical research delivery, including: study set up, recruitment, consent, Pharmacovigilance, Investigations, research governance, follow-up of patients.
Clinical Fellow
This isan opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills within the department of cardiology. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in the cardiology middle grade tier
- Providing middle grade support to the ward and supervision of foundation doctors
- Participate in ward rounds and review of sick and new patients
- Participate in board rounds and MDT meetings
- Support the consultants in investigating and management of new and review patients
- Take part in discharge planning of cardiology patients
- Undertake procedure lists under the supervision of consultant cardiologists
- Attend OPD clinics and review patients under supervision appropriate to competency
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered medical practitioner
- Valid Registration with the General Medical Council and current licence to practice
- ALS
- MRCP
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical qualification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for research training
Knowledge
Essential
- Successful completion of Foundation programme or equivalent
- Evidence of educational achievement and progression
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, manager and other staff
Desirable
- Knowledge related to participating in research projects
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good team working abilities
- Computer literate
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
- Approachable and effective multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Time management ability
- Aware of work learning needs
- Self-motivated
- Must be willing to work flexibly according to research workload
- Ability to work at different sites with the organisation
- Demonstrate evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with and ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to be a clinical researcher in the future
- Must be able to travel independently of public transport
- Continued professional/personal development
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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