Research Fellow

Upper GI and general surgery-themed clinical research under supervision of a clinical/academic surgical lead. Develop critical skills in research, paper writing, and statistical analysis Opportunity to develop academic portfolio and expand academic credentials/CV Applicant will have the opportunity to be supported in the pursuit of a higher post-graduate degree if desired. Work as part of a team to co-ordinate, lead and deliver research trials within Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Recruit patients into clinical trials designated as portfolio studies by the NIHR and Wessex CRN.

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. Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients and their relatives and for the local Clinical teams, with respect to trial activities.

Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organizations to ensure the successful delivery of trials. Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format, and accurately record data as required by each Trial. Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution. Working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) for research activity and provide ongoing review and development of these SOPS.

Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP, 1996) and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005). Enforce all applicable standards (e.g. Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004) for research. Undertaking research projects in Respiratory.

Actively participate in the research team meetings, including current research fellows, research nurses and department consultants. Attend Research Fellow meetings as per the schedule, to describe delivery on Research Network Portfolio trials, quality improvements made, show knowledge transfer and progress on academic studies. Providing medical support for Urgent Public Health Research and other high priority NIHR research under the direction of the Wessex CRN fellowship programme across all Portsmouth sites.