Research Physician - Dermatology

Posted 3 days 11 hours ago by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Permanent
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Academic Jobs
Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 1
Job Description
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Main area Dermatology Research Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Out of hours working will be needed as required by studies.) Job ref 571

Site Nottingham University Hospitals Trust Town Nottingham Closing 30/06/:59

Job overview This appointment is an excellent opportunity for an individual aiming for a career in Experimental Medicinetoadvancewithina supportiveenvironmentandgainexperience of clinicalresearchina leading clinical research organisation. The primary role of the post holder is to provide medical supportforclinicalstudiesindermatology,includingadvancedtherapiessuch as celland gene therapies, within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and clinical areas at NUH.

The post holder will work with experienced senior researchers supporting the implementation of patientandhealthyvolunteer-basedclinicaltrials inanestablishedclinicalacademicenvironmentthat benefits from both on-site acute medical services and experienced administrative support. You will also support risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies for new early phase studies including ATMP clinical trials.

Main duties of the job • Supportthetimely deliveryofclinicalstudiestoacceptablemedicalstandards,in-line withthe requirements of sponsors, ICH GCP, and other appropriate guidelines and regulations.

• Providemedicalassessmentandcoverforstudies in Dermatology,workingalongsidethe Clinical team/CRF's senior clinical team and nurse in charge for the day;

• InpartnershipwiththeCRFDirectorsandstaff,initiatedefinitivestrategiestoanticipateand expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies;

• Supportaspectsofsubjectrecruitment,includingpre-studymedicalhistories,informed consent, medical examinations for ongoing studies, dosing of study medication;

• Whererequired,providemedicalcoveroutside ofnormalworkinghours,asdeterminedby the nature of the studies being undertaken at the time;

• Acceptdelegatedresponsibilitytoensurethatassignedstudiesarecarriedout safely and in compliance with the protocol;

• Beresponsible forspecificstudy-relatedmedicaldecisionsasagreedwiththeStudyPrincipal Investigator;

• Perform clinical proceduresasappropriateto theassignedstudy(including,but not limited to, clinicalexaminationsortesting,insertionofintravenouslines,assessmentofadverseeventsand management of medical emergencies);

• Evaluateandmanageacute,sub-acuteandchronicadversedrugreactionsandmanage acute toxicological emergencies under the supervision of the consultants in charge.

Working for our organisation Every day, our teams at NottinghamUniversity Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH)make a difference.We save lives, we improve lives, and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supportingthehealthandwellbeingofpeopleinNottingham,Nottinghamshireandoursurrounding communities.

With more than 19,000 colleagues,we are the largest employerin Nottinghamshireandone of the biggestandbusiestNHSTrustsinthecountry,servingmorethan2.5mresidentsofNottinghamand Nottinghamshire and afurtherfourmillion peopleacrossthe EastMidlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.

As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and otherhealthcareprofessionals.Weareproudofourstrongrelationshipswithuniversitiesacrossthe East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.

Recent years have been challenging. Alongside our continued recovery fromCovid, our maternity services are subject to an independent review, and we must do more to improve our culture. We have seen improvements in many areas already and continue to be more focused than ever on making sustained improvements across our services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities • Providemedicalinputandreviewofstudyprotocolsandotherrelatedstudy documentation and participate in research meetings, study review meetings, and meetings with the principal investigators and study sponsors;

• Maintainawarenessandkeepabreastoflatesttechnologiesinthemedicalfieldandshare that knowledge with the Quintiles Drug Research Unit clinical team and CRF team;

• Preparereportsforsubmissiontopharmaceuticalcompanies,regulatory bodies,andmedical and scientific journals as appropriate;

• Ensure personalTrustmandatorytrainingisuptodateandsupportthetrainingofmedical, nursing and ancillary staff as required;

• Assistwithbusinessdevelopmentactivitiesasappropriateincludingthedevelopmentand maintenance of professional relationships with local opinion leaders and other GSTT/KCL departments;

• Developandmaintaincomputerskillstoutiliseavailablesystemsfortheefficient management and administration of the day to day activities of the CRF;

• AnyotherdutiesasmaybedeemedreasonablebytheCRF Directors.

• Toparticipateinclinicalandotherservice activitieswiththeobjectof ensuringahigh standard of patient care

• Toparticipateinundergraduateandpostgraduateteachingand training

Person specification Training and Qualification
  • MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
  • Recent ALS training allowing direct medical responsibility for human investigations in the UK
  • Completed Core Medical Training
  • Portfolio demonstrating continuous personal, professional and academic development
  • Postgraduate specialist qualification eg MRCP or equivalent.
Experience
  • A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
  • Experience of supervising/training others
  • Experience in the conduct of clinical pharmacology studies.
Communication and relationship skills
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Able to present and receive information to a multi-professional audience.
  • Evidence of conveying complex / unwelcome news to patients / clients.
  • Evidence of presentations at conferences and external professional meetings.
Analytical and Judgement skills
  • Able to respond to problems / situations and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place.
  • Evidence of data collection, evaluation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative results.
Planning and organisation skills
  • Able to develop, implement and monitor local protocols and objectives.
  • Evidence of leadership experience.
  • Able to prioritise actions and to provide clinical leadership to the healthcare team.
  • Evidence of leading local projects.
Physical Skills
  • Able to undertake clinical duties including patient examination and assessment.
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

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Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

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