Clinical Research Fellow ST3+

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NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Main area Dermatology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Part time - 32 hours per week Job ref MWCRF-DERM-RSCH-107

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £57,397 - £67,610 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/03/:59

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic resident doctor with aspirations to follow a career in dermatology, to work in our dermatology department at Brighton General Hospital and The Royal Sussex County Hospital.

The role will be focussed on research and working on studies within the department including NIHR portfolio, non-commercial and commercial trials in both outpatient and the Clinical Investigation Research Unit (CIRU) settings. The post will also include valuable experience in inflammatory clinics such as the regional hair clinic, psoriasis clinic and daycase surgery to enable the successful candidate to gain a wide experience in dermatology. Previous dermatology experience is not essential but applicants will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering to the dermatology research portfolio of studies. This includes commercial CTIMPs and non commercial CTIMPs and registry studies. The more complex studies run out of the Clinical Investigations Research Unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, all other studies run from Brighton General Hospital Brighton. It is expected that the candidate will attend clinics where patients may be recruited from. At present this includes the tertiary referral adult and paediatric hair clinics, daycase surgery, psoriasis and general dermatology inflammatory clinics and dermatology ward rounds. Experience in these areas will be invaluable for any candidate wishing to pursue a career in dermatology. Additionally there are opportunities candidate wishing to pursue a career in dermatology. Additionally there are opportunities to teach medical students. The successfull candidate will be encouraged and supported to present at grand rounds and at regional and national dermatology meetings and conferences. These opportunities will be helpful to support any application for specialist training.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder is expected to deliver to the dermatology research portfolio.

The postholder will work with the other resident doctors to ensure the dermatology studies are recruiting well and to time and target. They are expected to show team working skills.

The post holder will be expected to teach medical students in clinics and in formal lecture/workshops.

The postholder will have opportunities for research projects, presentations and publications at regional and national meetings that will support their applications for NTN training in dermatology

Person specification Experience and Qualifications

• Basic Medical Degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification where appropriate
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• Higher Degree
• Good Clinical Practice
• MRCP or working towards MRCP

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate an interest in a career in dermatology

Important information for applicants:

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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.