Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Clinical Research Fellow within R&D Theme 5 (Barnet and Chase Farm), Rheumatology at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital & Edgware Community Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The appointment of a clinical research fellow in Rheumatology and in Phase II to IV rheumatology trials will involve responsibilities for patient care and recruitment into clinical trials. The appointee will gain a range of generic and transferable skills including trial design and management and will be expected to publish research manuscripts and present at national and international meetings. The post is ideally suited for trainees wishing to strengthen their CV in pursuit of specialist training or ACF positions within Rheumatology, or senior trainees looking for entry points into postgraduate research. The post will run for a 12-month period.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals. Our size, scale, and influence offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that accommodates your lifestyle, with flexible hours and generous benefits.

Job responsibilities

For detailed job responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Royal College or overseas equivalent
• Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate

Experience

Desirable

• Relevant experience in medical specialities including rheumatology
• Work in a clinical trials environment
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
• Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to take on tasks and responsibilities in a multi-professional team and to work effectively and sensitively within it

Desirable

• Proven ability in relevant subject areas
• Ability to provide clinical supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet,
Barnet
EN5 3DJ

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