Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology Research
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (1 year fixed term contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 156-MS-4243
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Town
- Truro
- Salary
- £49,909 - £61,825 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Research Fellow - Haematology
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Job overview
The post is based within the out-patients haematology department working with the consultants and the established trials team, managing patients through early and late phase clinical trials across a broad range of haematological sub-specialties exploring the safety and efficacy of cutting-edge new therapies.
The post includes comprehensive training and support in all aspects of clinical research, including the practicalities of trial selection, screening, recruiting, informed consent, medical management of patients on interventional trials and event reporting (including GCP training).
There are opportunities to develop scientific writing and publishing skills, learn critical appraisal skills in evidence-based medicine and be involved in investigator initiator trial development, including attending / presenting at national conferences.
There is an expectation that the fellow will be involved with audit and quality improvement projects whilst developing a research project as well as working alongside the Director of Research, Head of Research & Development & Lead Research Nurse on Research studies outside of specialist areas (i.e. urgent public health research).
The department successfully recruits high volumes of patients into an appropriate mix of multi-centre commercial, portfolio, and investigator-initiated studies across a spectrum of Haematology diseases.
Main duties of the job
The CRF works at the middle grade level along with the Haematology Consultants. These roles cover 10 sessions Monday to Friday with no on-call commitment and no GIM duties. There is an expectation that the fellow will be involved with audit and quality improvement projects whilst developing a research project as well as working alongside the Director of Research, Head of Research & Development & Lead Research Nurse on Research studies outside of specialist areas (i.e. urgent public health research).
Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies according to protocols.
Supporting the Principal Investigator and/or the Departmental Research Lead in submitting applications for NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust.
Identifying, screening, and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria. Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
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We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration or potential for full registration with the UK GMC
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent qualification
- Haematology experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Experience in Haematology/Medicine at F2 level or above
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of and an enthusiasm for medical undergraduate teaching
Research
Desirable criteria
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
- Research publications
- Research interest in Haematology
- Evidence of external recognition of research potential
- Evidence of enthusiasm for research in career to date
Personal Requirements
Essential criteria
- Committed to a clinical career in Haematology
- Problem solving skills, lateral thinking, questioning approach
- Enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable
- Highly motivated, well versed at self-directed learning with a track record of achieving goals
- Ability to cope in stressful situations and work under pressure
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Caring attitude to patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Dave Tucker
- Job title
- Interim Director of Research
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872252506
- Additional information
Bianca Mills
Head of Research & Development
07880 001713
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