Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This 1 year post is designed to offer a unique 50:50 split between Clinical Hepatology Service Provision/Training and Translational Research & Clinical Trials Experience. The successful applicant will undertake a translational research project supervised by Dr Vishal Patel and his research group focusing on the rapid infection diagnostics in cirrhosis (RIDiC) study, with an opportunity to also be involved in clinical trial delivery. RIDiC has attracted external, peer-reviewed funding (GUTS UK) and is being conducted as part of an investigator-initiated study, supported by Oxford Nanopore UK. This work aims to address the increase in infection-related complications andmortality in cirrhosis, compounded by the challenges of antimicrobial resistance. Many of the techniques relate to novel microbiome workstreams also being researched in the Patel lab, with the candidate having unique exposure to these aspects as part of the role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which will be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Liver Unit. Clinical service commitments will include 2 outpatient clinics per week as well as involvement in MDTs and clinical governance, and will complement to an extent the research project.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspectsof treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week coverfor the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annualleave and short-term sickness. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings. Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with theCare Group management team. Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&Dframework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programsand learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan forservice(s). Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that theproductivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to includehand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Person Specification

Audit

Essential

Understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement and undertaken audit projects

Qualifications

Essential

Registrable medical qualification MRCP or equivalent Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

Desirable

BSc or MSc

Training and experience

Essential

CMT/IMT completed Registrar or equivalent training in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology (ST4 level or above).

Desirable

Hepatology training

Research and publications

Essential

Understanding of the concept of research. Understanding of research governance and ethics

Desirable

Previous involvement in research projects with abstracts accepted at (inter)national conferences (posters, oral presentations)

Personal skills

Essential

Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff. Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance

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