Clinical Research Fellow in Complex Intestinal and Bowel Lengthening

at  Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

JOB OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a clinical research fellow within the Intestinal Failure (IF) Department.
This post is a full-time appointment for a 24-month period at Salford Care Organisation, Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust (with an option to extend for a further year as appropriate.
The main clinical focus of the post will be to strengthen links with other national and international providers to identify and evaluate patients suitable for AuGIR surgery. In parallel with the clinical program, the postholder will undertake clinical and laboratory research leading to a higher degree (MD/PhD) in the field of intestinal mucosal pathophysiology relevant to intestinal adaptation/plasticity and mucosal inflammation.
The post would be suitable for a registered medical practitioner with an interest in medical or surgical gastroenterology at a middle grade of higher professional training, seeking specialist clinical and academic experience and wishing to gain a higher degree.

WORKING FOR OUR ORGANISATION

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/working-with-us/our-values/

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

Responsibilities include:

• Identifying and assessing suitable patients for AuGIR from the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust and UK home parenteral nutrition databases.
• Participating in the peri and post operative care of patients undertaking AuGIR surgery.
• Clinical duties would include a balance of ward and outpatient work.
• Undertaking a period of research based jointly at Salford Care Organization and the University of Manchester.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job
duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification
located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more
information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached
Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk