Clinical Research Fellow - Haematology | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,923 - £55,329 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6232783/156-MS-3881 |
Summary
Clinical Research Fellow - Haematology
The Department of Haematology Research Team are looking to appoint a post-Foundation Year 2 doctor to the post of Clinical Research Fellow for a flexible term (but ideally 12 months) to assist with their expanding haematology clinical research portfolio and gain experience and training in cutting-edge clinical research.
The post is based within the out-patients haematology department working with the consultants and the established trials team, managing patients through early and late phase clinical trials across a broad range of haematological sub-specialties exploring the safety and efficacy of cutting-edge new therapies.
The post is designed to give a solid foundation in clinical research and desirable skills and experience transferrable for all future medical careers.
This will be the fifth year of running this fellowship. Our current clinical fellow may be able to give some more detailed feedback on the post on request.
• Supporting the coordination, management and delivery of clinical trials and studies
• Supporting the Principal Investigator and/or the Departmental Research Lead in submitting applications for NHS, Regulatory, Ethics and Governance
• Identifying, screening, and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research,
• Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials
• Acting as primary contact for participants and to be a source of information for these patients
• Liaising with other clinical departments, support departments and external organisations to ensure the successful delivery of trials.
• Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format, and accurately record data as required by each Trial. I
• Working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP, 1996) and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005). Enforce all applicable standards (e.g., ‘Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004’) for research.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations including ¬NHS Kernow and NHS England ¬to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 ¬ which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career
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Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
This advert closes on Sunday 5 May 2024