Research Physician CT1/2

Job Summary

Based in the Vaccine and Trials research Team at Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and linked to Infectious Diseases research, this appointment provides an excellent opportunity for a doctor with recent experience in acute/general medicine or critical care to gain experience of clinical research within the supportive environment of a leading teaching and research hospital.

The position provides the post holder with the opportunity to be involved in the testing of treatments and interventions. The clinical trial portfolio developing and evolving, the research unit will be able to support other departments with their clinical research delivery.

The Research Physician will work alongside experienced Principal Investigators (PI) within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the clinical operations of the Vaccine and Trials research team. The post holder will provide medical support for patients and healthy volunteers participating in COVID-19, Flu, mpox and other clinical trials involving novel therapies and vaccines prior to and following market authorisation, working alongside Principal Investigators, clinical research nurses and clinical trial practitioners. As part of this work, the post holder will support risk assessments, developing and implementing critical risk mitigation strategies for clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work collaboratively with the PIs and Vaccine and Trials research management team to shape and guide this service dedicated to clinical research. The post holder will be actively encouraged to contribute to the work of the UK Research Delivery Network (UKRDN) working groups and present relevant outcomes at national conferences.

The post would suit any doctor with a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience wishing to gain experience in clinical trial research. The post is available as a full-time position.

There are up to 3 posts which will start in August 2025 for 1 year.

The position will start on the 6/08/25 and will end on the 4/08/26. Subject to discussion, the position could be for 6 months (end on 3/2/26 or start on 4/2/26).

There is no out of hours on site working expected in the role at this time.

To contact us to discuss the post, please email: Dorothee Boisfer (dorothee.boisfer@gstt.nhs.uk).

Closing date: 20th April 2025, by midnight.

Interview date: 12th May 2025, in person at St Thomas Hospital.

About Us

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities.

The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

Please note: Successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement.

Date posted: 09 April 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £49,909 a year p.a excl. of LZ

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 196-MED4793

Job locations:
Guys and St Thomas Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 7EH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please refer directly to the Job Description and Job Specification attached with the job advert.

Responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training: Essential

1. MBBS or equivalent with full valid GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
2. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by intended start date

Desirable

1. Postgraduate specialist qualification e.g. MRCP (UK) or equivalent.

Clinical Experience: Essential

1. A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in the last 3 years leading to GMC Foundation Competencies or equivalent.
2. Ability to apply clinical knowledge and judgement to problems (i) to prioritise clinical need (ii) to maximise safety and minimise risk (iii) manage an acutely ill patient (iv) to discuss and appropriately escalate.

Desirable

1. Experience of managing infections in a range of patient groups
2. Experience in the conduct of clinical trials

Knowledge and Skills: Essential

1. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
2. Ability to prioritise clinical need
3. Ability to work without direct supervision where appropriate

Desirable

1. Familiarity with principles of Good Clinical Practice

Research: Essential

1. Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Desirable

1. Evidence of research publications

Management: Essential

1. Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council and adherent to appraisal processes

Desirable

1. Evidence of undertaking a QIP or audit and completing the cycle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Guys and St Thomas Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 7EH

Employer's website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx