Research Physician - Dermatology | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7195571/164-7195571 |
Summary
This appointment is an excellent opportunity for an individual aiming for a career in Experimental Medicinetoadvancewithina supportiveenvironmentandgainexperience of clinicalresearchina leading clinical research organisation. The primary role of the post holder is to provide medical supportforclinicalstudiesindermatology,includingadvancedtherapiessuchascelland gene therapies, within the NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and clinical areas at NUH.
The post holder will work with experienced senior researchers supporting the implementation of patientandhealthyvolunteer-basedclinicaltrials inanestablishedclinicalacademicenvironmentthat benefits from both on-site acute medical services and experienced administrative support. You will also support risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies for new early phase studies including ATMP clinical trials.
• Supportthetimely deliveryofclinicalstudiestoacceptablemedicalstandards,in-line withthe requirements of sponsors, ICH GCP, and other appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Providemedicalassessmentandcoverforstudies in Dermatology,workingalongsidethe Clinical team/CRF’s senior clinical team and nurse in charge for the day;
• InpartnershipwiththeCRFDirectorsandstaff,initiatedefinitivestrategiestoanticipateand expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies;
• Supportaspectsofsubjectrecruitment,includingpre-studymedicalhistories,informed consent, medical examinations for ongoing studies, dosing of study medication;
• Whererequired,providemedicalcoveroutside ofnormalworkinghours,asdeterminedby the nature of the studies being undertaken at the time;
• Acceptdelegatedresponsibilitytoensurethatassignedstudiesarecarriedout safely and in compliance with the protocol;
• Beresponsible forspecificstudy-relatedmedicaldecisionsasagreedwiththeStudyPrincipalInvestigator;
• Perform clinical proceduresasappropriateto theassignedstudy(including,but not limited to, clinicalexaminationsortesting,insertionofintravenouslines,assessmentofadverseeventsand management of medical emergencies);
• Evaluateandmanageacute,sub-acuteandchronicadversedrugreactionsandmanage acute toxicological emergencies under the supervision of the consultants in charge.
Every day, our teams at NottinghamUniversity Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH)make a difference.We save lives, we improve lives, and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supportingthehealthandwellbeingofpeopleinNottingham,Nottinghamshireandoursurroundingcommunities.
With more than 19,000 colleagues,we are the largest employerin Nottinghamshireandone of the biggestandbusiestNHSTrustsinthecountry,servingmorethan2.5mresidentsofNottinghamand Nottinghamshire and afurtherfourmillion peopleacrossthe EastMidlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.
As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and otherhealthcareprofessionals.Weareproudofourstrongrelationshipswithuniversitiesacrossthe East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Recent years have been challenging. Alongside our continued recovery fromCovid, our maternity services are subject to an independent review, and we must do more to improve our culture. We have seen improvements in many areas already and continue to be more focused than ever on making sustained improvements across our services.
• Providemedicalinputandreviewofstudyprotocolsandotherrelatedstudydocumentation and participate in research meetings, study review meetings, and meetings with the principal investigators and study sponsors;
• Maintainawarenessandkeepabreastoflatesttechnologiesinthemedicalfieldandshare that knowledge with the Quintiles Drug Research Unit clinical team and CRF team;
• Preparereportsforsubmissiontopharmaceuticalcompanies,regulatory bodies,andmedical and scientific journals as appropriate;
• Ensure personalTrustmandatorytrainingisuptodateandsupportthetrainingofmedical, nursing and ancillary staff as required;
• Assistwithbusinessdevelopmentactivitiesasappropriateincludingthedevelopmentand maintenance of professional relationships with local opinion leaders and other GSTT/KCLdepartments;
• Developandmaintaincomputerskillstoutiliseavailablesystemsfortheefficient management and administration of the day to day activities of the CRF;
• AnyotherdutiesasmaybedeemedreasonablebytheCRFDirectors.
• Toparticipateinclinicalandotherservice activitieswiththeobjectof ensuringahigh standard of patient care
• Toparticipateinundergraduateandpostgraduateteachingandtraining
This advert closes on Monday 30 Jun 2025