Clinical Research Fellow Higher in Neonatal Clinical Trials

Job Description

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Research Fellow (Higher) in Neonatal Clinical Trials at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence from 04 January 2021 until 03 January 2022 in the first instance.The duties of the post include managing recruitment and data collection and clinical governance for an International Industry CTIMP study as well as supporting other related research activity within the department. This will involve multidisciplinary working within the research and clinical area.The Fellow will be expected to complete full GCP and consent training as well as study specific training as appropriate. Although primarily responsibility will be for timely and efficient delivery of the designated study, successful applicants will have the opportunity develop aligned areas of research interest.There are no clinical shift commitments within the post however, there may be opportunities to undertake additional locum clinical shifts where appropriate.In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria MRCPCH qualification or equivalent, experience in level 3 NICU, good personal organisational skills, ability to undertake self-directed learning and problem solving and excellent interpersonal skills.Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.For further details / informal visits contact:Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Kathryn Beardsall, Consultant Neonatologist via email at kb274@cam.ac.uk