Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (per annum)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 251-MD25059
- Employer
- Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HHFT Basingstoke & North Hampshire
- Town
- Basingstoke
- Salary
- £49,909 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/06/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Clinical Research Fellow - Gastroenterology
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
Working within a team of specialist Consultants and junior doctors in training, the post holder will be expected to initiate and provide sound clinical/medical practices to patients admitted to the Medicine division, whilst supporting patients’ family and friends demonstrating the patient is the central focus of care.
The focus of the job is in research. The postholder will be expected to take part in National clinical trials in gastroenterology and hepatology. They will also pursue their “own account” research with Professor Ramage
and will receive training in research methods involving use of data, statistical methods, writing abstracts and papers. The person will be expected to compete at least one paper during their year at HHFT and attend some national meetings. They will also have some clinical training relevant to their level.
Main duties of the job
- Attend clinics
- Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Pursue own account research supervised by Consultant
- Assist Gastro research team with national trials
- One endoscopy list per week (if appropriate to training)
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester
and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs over 8,600 staff and has a turnover of over £450 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent
the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The attached job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required,
which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
Person specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Basic Life Support
- Management of medical admissions at ST3+ level
- MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st or 2nd Degree
- Advanced Life Support
- MRCP
- Prior experience of working within the NHS in the last 6 months
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical knowledge and expertise; appropriate knowledge and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
- Research skills; demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Appropriate speciality experience
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievement e.g., prizes, awards, distinctions, presentations, publications, other achievements
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and work under pressure
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems
- Evidence of safe sound practical procedures
- Understanding the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches to patient care
- Ability to work effectively on an on-call rota shift system
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
- Highly motivated approach
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Ramage
- Job title
- John Ramage
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01256 313638
- Additional information
Mark Summers
07717865731
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