Research Fellow
4 weeks ago
Job summary
This post is to join a thriving and expanding Upper GI research team. PHU ranks in the top 2 sites nationally for large acute research and in 2024 recruited over 10,000 participants into a trial. We deliver both commercial and non-commercial studies across a number of surgical and medical specialties, offering fellows an opportunity to develop both delivery and academic skills.This is a fully-funded research position at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust. The position is fully funded to a standard registrar-level salary. It is anticipated that, subject to the successful candidate's individual needs, that clinical commitments will be limited to no more than the equivalent of 1 shift every other week - this can be subject to negotiation as required. The aim will be to allow the candidate to focus on learning and delivery of research studies, it is possible that especially at the start of the post no clinical duties at all may be required.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will be supported by the research unit with necessary infrastructure including desk space, IT support, and linking in with the wider research team including research nurses and allied professionals. Research time will be predominantly be dedicated to development and delivery of clinical studies in upper GI cancer and general surgery, supervised and supported by a senior clinician academic. Additionally, the post holder will be expected to support the coordination, management and delivery of existing clinical trials and studies according to protocols within the PHUT research department. The role will be offered for a year with the potential to extend this for up to 2-3 years, including if the candidate wishes to pursue a higher (post-graduate) degree such as MRes, MD, or PhD, which can be registered at University of Portsmouth, or another appropriate University subject to arrangement if required. The successful applicant will possess ambition, drive, and the ability to deliver self-directed working with reference to timelines and learning. Please contact P to discuss further details.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the 2nd highest recruiting acute site in country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. Provide support to study Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Leads and other research staff to deliver high quality clinical research. Provide clinical leadership and advice to junior members of the research team. 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. 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 ( Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004) for research.Undertaking research projects in Respiratory. The post holder will be encouraged to register for an MD thesis or similar and present their findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer reviewed journals.Assisting with running current multi-centre clinical research trials - recruitment, consenting, performing procedures as per protocol. On completion of the trial data analysis, publishing of results and writing papers.Write grant applications for future studies, as identified.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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
A GMC registered medical practitioner Successful completion of medical training to completion of CST2 level or equivalent and pass achieved for MRCS examination.
Desirable
Good Clinical Practice certificate
Experience
Desirable
Previous research experience or relevant research skills Prior experience of publishing peer-reviewed research Previous experience working within the NHS
Additional criteria
Essential
An interest in clinical research Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a surgical specialty To be competent in managing common surgical conditions To have a good understanding of general surgery The ability to interact well intellectually and personally with colleagues and patients The ability to communicate with patients clearly The ability to complete work on time and work to deadlines Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Evidence of prioritising and organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills Good attention to detail
Desirable
Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information-
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