Research Clinical Fellow

Overview

We're expanding our commitment to research and looking for a Research Clinical Fellow to join our dynamic team.

For two days a week, you'll work with internal and external collaborators to deliver innovative research projects. For the remaining three days, you'll gain hands on experience in rehabilitation, neurology and neuro disability, with opportunities to develop skills in disorders of consciousness, spasticity management and challenging behaviours.

This post is ideal for someone considering or already involved in training in Rehabilitation, Neurology, Palliative Care or Care of the Elderly, and who wants to deepen their research experience.

"Time spent here would benefit any career no matter what path the trainee takes," "Fantastic work life balance," "An oasis of calm in the heart of London" - current/previous Fellows.

We are committed to your professional development, offering coaching and supervision from a named Consultant. The post is full time, initially for 12-24 months, with potential for extension. The role includes participation in a 1 in 7 on call rota (from home).

Main Duties Research (2 days per week)

• Develop and deliver research projects aligned with the RHN research strategy.
• Work with internal teams and external academic partners on multi site or internal studies.
• Gain experience in research methods, statistics, audit and quality improvement.
• Produce high quality outputs such as posters, abstracts and publications.
• Support the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

Clinical (3 days per week)

• Provide day to day medical care under Consultant supervision.
• Work within the Brain Injury Service and Neuro behavioural Service, with exposure to disorders of consciousness and spasticity management.
• Participate in MDT work, case conferences, patient assessments and communication with families.
• Contribute to admission and discharge processes.
• Provide reports and participate in a 1 in 7 on call rota (from home).

About the RHN

The Royal Hospital for Neuro disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence, providing services for people with brain injury and complex needs. RHN services include rehabilitation, disability management, long term ventilatory support, the management of challenging behaviours, long term care and end of life care.

Service provision is under pinned by a strong research and education programme and the RHN actively encourages involvement of its staff and patients in research activity. As part of its expanding programme the RHN is increasing the number of research active staff and is currently collaborating with a number of external organisations on a range of research projects.

What You'll Need (Essential)

• Full GMC registration.
• Experience working in an MDT.
• Strong communication skills and professional behaviour.
• Experience managing acute medical deterioration.
• Interest in neurological disability or severe brain injury.
• Basic understanding of research methods, statistics and audit.
• Experience presenting or publishing research.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Experience in neuro rehabilitation or general medicine.
• Conference presentation experience.

Experience

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• MRCP or equivalent.
• Experience in neuro rehabilitation or general medicine.
• Conference presentation experience.

Values & Diversity

We expect all staff to demonstrate the RHN values: Honesty and integrity, willingness to learn, seeing the whole person, and delivery on promises.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at .

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

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.