Specialist Clinical Research Doctor

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be encouraged to support and teach junior colleagues within the multidisciplinary research team, medical and other students. This post would suit somebody looking to work flexibly as LTFT and combining additional portfolio experience in teaching or whilst studying for post graduate exams or completing a MSc or PG Cert. The post holder will be expected to provide high quality medical care to research participants and participants in the Trust under the supervision of a study or trial Principal Investigator (PI) To act as PI for appropriate studies and trials. The post holder will support the delivery of research trials and studies across a breadth of the specialties under the supervision of study Principal Investigators (PI).
The post holder will also act as PI for appropriate studies. There will be an opportunity to gain experience on a variety of clinical trials across all phases, to work with Consultants and the wider MDT. This will be an invaluable post for those looking to gain more experience in a variety of research methodologies and specialties. The post holder will be expected to provide high quality medical care to research participants and participants in the Trust under the supervision of a study or trial Principal Investigator (PI) To act as PI for appropriate studies and trials.
The post holder will support the delivery of research trials and studies across a breadth of the Trusts specialties under the supervision of study Principal Investigators (PI). The post holder will also act as PI for appropriate studies. There will be an opportunity to gain experience on a variety of clinical trials across all phases and to work with Consultants and the wider MDT. This will be an invaluable post for those looking to gain more experience in a variety of research methodologies and specialties.
You will have a Clinical Supervisor and are encouraged to keep a portfolio. You will have access to educational opportunities. You will gain valuable clinical experience caring for participants and participants with a wide range of conditions, delivering high quality care within research protocols and working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The post is predominantly Monday to Friday within usual working hours, although some flexibility is required, there is no on-call commitment.
The post holder will be encouraged to support and teach more junior colleagues within the multidisciplinary research team and medical and other students. This post would suit somebody looking to work flexibly as LTFT and combining additional portfolio experience in teaching or whilst studying for post graduate exams or completing a MSc or PG Cert. Main duties and accountabilities: This job description summarises the main duties and accountabilities of the post but is not comprehensive. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties of similar level and responsibility.
Clinical Work: Undertake clinical and administrative activities as delegated by the study PI Act as PI or Sub-PI for appropriate studies Request specialist opinions and investigations as guided by the study PI Where needed, communicate and liaise with GPs and other hospital teams to ensure research participants care Work seamlessly with the MDT responsible for the research participants in your studies and trials Write safety documents Provide expert medical opinion as to sites capacity and capability to deliver a study e.g., Expression of Interests, Site Selection Visits and/or Site Initiation visits, reviewing research protocols for potential studies Discuss studies with potential participants communicating research evidence in a meaningful way for participants to support their decision making Consent and reconfirm consent for study participants Review and confirm eligibility criteria including clinically evaluating participants as part of the medical work up required for trials Prescribe study medication in line with the protocol and in liaison with the hospital Clinical Trials Pharmacy Review test and procedure results, initiating actions as required and appropriate for participant safety Undertake protocol required activities and assessments after appropriate training if required Document findings in site files and medical records including reporting and assessment of adverse events Deal with any emergencies should they arise including leading ALS interventions as necessary Core Teaching: Teach and train medical students, junior medical, nursing and healthcare practitioner colleagues as required Present at departmental and divisional meetings as required Educate, supervise, support and mentor members of the multi-disciplinary team towards higher level qualifications including assessments where appropriate Initiative, problem-solving and decision-making: Contribute to discussions regarding participant care within research protocols Identify the need for developing services and work with your colleagues on quality improvement projects or audits, advocating for and contributing to, organisational learning and where appropriate, service redesign in response to feedback, evaluation and need, promoting best practice Where the opportunity arises work with colleagues to develop research projects Leadership responsibilities as a clinician within the research MDT Planning and managing resources: Use resources carefully to minimise waste and avoid unnecessary costs Prioritise work based on clinical and divisional need e.g. portfolio composition Work with the R&D senior team and PIs to ensure adequate clinical care is available for research participants. The appointee will support the delivery of research trials and studies across a breadth of the Trusts specialities under the supervision of study Principal Investigators (PI). The appointee will also act as PI for appropriate studies.
There will be an opportunity to gain experience on a variety of clinical trials across all phases and to work with consultants and the wider MDT. This will be an invaluable post for those looking to gain more experience in a variety of research methodologies and specialities

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