Junior Research Fellow Medicine

40 hours/week. 1 Years Fixed Term Contract

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a research active organisation. We are looking for enthusiastic junior doctor to support studies in the Clinical Research Facilities (CRF) and across the Trust. The job is non training post fixed for 12 months. The post holder will support high quality clinical research at the Clinical Research Facilities and the Trust, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines. The post holder will ensure that governance arrangements are maintained throughout duration of studies, studies are managed in accordance with study protocols, national and international legislation and guidance (e.g. Research Governance Framework, Clinical Trial Regulations, GCP). The post holder will assess patient suitability for studies, screening patients, obtaining informed consent, recruiting patients in line with agreed targets, data collection and maintaining research study records. The JRF is expected to ensure that all research safeguards the psychological and physical well-being of the patient in conjunction with medical and nursing staff to facilitate high standards of care concerning research

***PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY BEFORE 14/06/22 IF WE RECEIVE A PARTICULARLY HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.***
Main duties of the job

The job is fixed term for 12 months. The post holder will support and manage high quality clinical research in Medicine, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines. The post holder will work closely with Professor Marta Boffito and Clinical Investigators. The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) will be involved in the development of protocol and guidelines. The post holder will ensure that governance arrangements are maintained throughout duration of studies, studies are managed in accordance with study protocols, national and international legislation and guidance (e.g. Research Governance Framework, Clinical Trial Regulations, GCP). The post holder will assess patient suitability for studies, screening patients, obtaining informed consent, recruiting patients in line with agreed targets, data collection and maintaining research study records. The JRF is expected to ensure that all research safeguards the psychological and physical well-being of the patient in conjunction with medical and nursing staff to facilitate high standards of care concerning research. The JRF is expected work across the Trust, attend local and national meetings, present in conferences, write up and publish their work in medical indexed journals.
About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people.

Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's,

in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for -our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

Our Trust has been rated by the Cae Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a 30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious 60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. Key Responsibilities

• Research Responsibilities

1. To contribute to study protocol design in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and Pharmaceutical Companies and Academic Institutions representatives. This will include the writing of patient information leaflets, design of case report forms (CRFs) and source documents in line with the R& D standard operation procedures (SOPs).
2. To write concept sheets and full protocols or amend such documents, which relate to the primary research carried out in medicine.
3. Contribute to the promotion of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Research and Development and creating further funding opportunities.
4. To represent the unit at meetings both locally and as required, at national and international locations this includes Investigator meetings and Study Initiation meetings as well as attendance at Research Ethics Committee meetings.
5. To undertake clinical responsibilities and research activities in Phase I-IV Research in Medicine.
6. To provide clinical and professional supervision, in collaboration with Assistant Director Research and Development, to doctors and other staff (e.g. research nurses, research assistants etc.).
7. To ensure that the dignity, right, safety, and wellbeing of all trail participants.
8. To be available to work flexible hours as may be required by the design of particular clinical trial or the departments needs.
9. To participate in the analysis and publication of research results.
10. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable R& D SOPs and follow these in daily research activities.
11. To assess of all SEA to determine whether a suspected unexpected serious adverse reaction (SUSAR) has occurred and to ensure timely reporting in line with the current applicable regulatory requirements.
12. To keep well organised, legible and accurate records.
13. To meet with study monitors regularly to assist with clarification of data queries in order to maintain quality assurance
14. To participate in audits or inspection of Trust sponsored clinical trials as well as external sponsored studies as required.
15. To assist in both internal and external training requirements (general and study-specific) in liaison with Lead Nurse and other Clinicians.
16. The post-holder will be required to build on existing close relations with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. He/she will also be required to support quality improvement, research and management of the service.

• Clinical Responsibilities

1. To assess patients/volunteers eligibility for research protocols.
2. To actively recruit and provide clinical care for patients/ volunteers enrolled in clinical trials. These duties will include obtaining informed consent, the management of medical problems and abnormal results on trials, reporting of adverse events and Serious Adverse Events, and the recognition and reporting of trial protocol deviation in the line of SOP.
3. To prepare clinical trial prescription in a regular and timely manner in advance of scheduled patient/volunteer attendance, allowing pharmacy staff sufficient time for the preparation of study medication products.
4. Be medically qualified and maintain GMC registration.
5. Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
6. Adhere to the Trust Customer Service Commitment and adopt a professional approach to customer care at all times.
7. Develop clinical practice through self-reflection and learning from experience, application of research into practice and active contribution within the multi-disciplinary team.
8. Demonstrate, model and encourage trust values at all times to all patients and staff. Participate in audit and quality improvement
9. As a clinician, you may will be involved in clinical duties, providing clinical care to patients in outpatient Clinics as required by the service.

1. Financial Responsibilities
   1. To actively contribute with the cost calculation of studies in Medicine.
   2. Sensible management of studies resources.

1. General Responsibilities
   1. Pay due regards to your own safety and the safety of others.
   2. Adhere to protocol laid down, SOP and ICH GCP Guidelines.
   3. Seek and give advice as appropriate
   4. Ensure that standard of quality and safety is maintained.
   5. The post holder will be required to show evidence of participating in continuing professional development by attending regular local, national and where appropriate international meetings.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• MRCP
• Teaching Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Successful completion of Foundation training or its equivalent

Desirable

• Clinical and educational supervision experience
• Training in and practical experience of safeguarding

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
• Computer skills and IT literacy
• Managing self effectively
• Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice
• Willingness to learn and use hospital information system

Desirable

• Experience of teaching medical trainees and other professionals
• Resuscitation training

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Flexible, dynamic, confident and assertive
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust PROUD values

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

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