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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Contract
24 months (2 year fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
216-G2-HAEM7271168
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Birch Research Office, Level 8
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£52,656 - £65,048 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/07/2025 23:59

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Haematology Clinical Research Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Job overview

The Plymouth Haematology Research team are a very active research team with a particular interest in early phase clinical trials. Our clinical trials have been successfully embedded into clinical practice.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our busy team to support and to help  further develop our service. 
You will be involved in the clinical management of patients enrolled into clinical trials as well as having the opportunity to gain a higher qualification, MD/PhD. You will also support the haematology consultant team and the lead research nurse in the day to day running of clinical trials within the department. There will be opportunities to become co-PI on some clinical studies and in the management of the trial portfolio across a range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.

 

For further details please contact:

Dr David Lewis

Haematology Consultant

[email protected]

01752 431043

Main duties of the job

The role will be split into two parts: 
Ensuring that medical cover is in place for all activities required for our portfolio of studies and conducting your own project with the specific goal of obtaining a higher degree.

Clinical duties will be:

•    Involved in dedicated research clinics as well as reviewing research patients outside of the dedicated clinic
•    The postholder may also be expected to support some haematology clinics at the discretion of the Supervisor.
•    To review unwell patients and/or advise on patients involved in a clinical trial who call the triage line
•    To explain clinical trials to patients and obtain consent

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The applicant should have a good medical knowledge. A good understanding of the importance of research, methodology and accurate data collection is essential. 

• It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The post-holder is required to comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Policies as may be in force. 
• A responsibility to decline to undertake duties for which the post-holder has not been trained, or for which the post-holder does not believe they will be able to undertake safely. 
• It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with the current quality initiatives within the area of work. 
• All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trust’s policies. Such information should not be released without the consent of the patient, client, staff member concerned unless required by a court order. 
• The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust’s activities. 
• The post-holder will be required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy. 
• The post-holder is required to comply with Trust policy on the implementation of Working Time Regulations (1998, 2009 amendment) including declaration of hours worked and breaks taken by undertaking monitoring exercises when required and reporting any instances where the pattern of working hours may constitute a health and safety risk to the post-holder, patients, public and other Trust employees. The post-holder will not be subjected to any unlawful detriment by reporting any concerns under the Regulations. 
• The post-holder will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department. 
• The post-holder will be required to participate in the annual appraisal process. 
• The post-holder will be required to complete annual updates in mandatory training. 
• Travel as necessary between hospitals/clinics will be required but a planned and cost
    -effective approach will be expected. 
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time. 

Expectations of the Post-holder 
• An appropriate Contract of Employment incorporating national terms and conditions (in accordance with national and local collective agreements). 
• An appropriate agreed job plan that may be changed by mutual agreement between the doctor and the Service Line in accordance with the procedure for the agreement for the review of job plans and any recommendations following appraisal. 
• Receive appropriate consultant supervision and mentoring. 
• Adequate support and time allocation to allow doctors to participate in the Trust’s appraisal process . 

5. KEY RESULT AREAS 
The post-holder must comply with all aspects of confidentiality, professional codes of conduct, UHP Staff Charter and the NHS Managers’ Code of Conduct. 

Objectives and How They Will Be Met 
The post-holder will be required to deliver against key performance indicators & set targets, in close collaboration with Consultant colleagues and the rest of the research delivery team. 
Teaching and Training 
The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. 
Study and Training 
The post-holder can participate in professional continuing medical education; a discretionary study leave budget of up to £577 per year from the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre is provided for this purpose. The post-holder will be entitled to apply for a contribution to funding of study leave and an appropriate allocation of study leave days per contract year.  
 Career Progression 
This post provides our fellows with a broad range of transferable skills and CV enhancing opportunities.  The majority of our post holders in recent years have gone on to specialist training posts or NIHR academic clinical fellowships in their preferred speciality. 

6. COMMUNICATIONS AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

The post holder will have excellent communication skills with staff and patients. Standard treatments are often difficult for patients to understand, and trials add another layer of complexity. They will have to be comfortable explaining why research is important, adept at reassuring potential participants, confident discussing randomisation issues and ultimately be good at recruiting participants to trials. 
They will have to liaise with all hospital departments involved in the running and coordination of the trials. They will also need to develop a good working relationship with all the research teams to ensure a balanced and wide portfolio of trials. 

7. MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB 

Key objectives are to provide research participants with an excellent experience, whilst still meeting commissioned performance targets. The post holder will need to work in a range of specialist areas and in close collaboration with numerous Consultant colleagues from different specialties. They will need to have good time management skills, as they will need to prioritize their workload to fit in with colleagues` commitments and the time frames of research protocols. 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic – MBBS or equivalent & Postgraduate MRCP (UK) or (I)
  • Must be in a recognised, numbered SpR training post in haematology.
  • Non-UK graduates without MRCP must provide evidence of appropriate knowledge, training and experience, particularly in the case of acute medical conditions.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • An understanding of haematology and relevant clinical experience including out-patient working.
  • Completion of at least two years training in an approved Haematology Specialist Registrar training post passed MRCPath Part I.
  • Prior experience of haematology at registrar level
  • Research & Audit skills
  • Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
  • A sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of principles of audit, research and evidence based medicine.
  • Passed MRCPath Part I.
  • Experience of clinical research including clinical trials.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Lewis
Job title
Haematology Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 431043
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