Clinical Research Fellow

Main duties of the job

The role is a part time Band 7 Clinical Research Fellow, 0.71-0.81 WTE (26.5-30 hours/week) on a fixed term contract until 2 November 2027.

The post holder will support the HERITAGE NIHR grant activities; i.e. supporting all activities related to the use of mixed method research and engagement of front line clinicians and patients, to improve care of LC: a) in specialist clinics, b) by patients at home and c) in primary care.

The work comprises of three work streams plus PPI/E:

• Work Stream I: Exploring the diagnostic overlap between LC and ME/CFS, condition trajectories and long term clinical outcomes in both conditions
• Work Stream II: Evaluating the cost effectiveness of alternative service models for LC and ME/CFS
• Work Stream III: Improving quality of care for LC and developing a national service framework for LC and ME/CFS
• PPI/E: Individuals with lived experience of LC and ME/CFS have contributed to proposal design and will remain actively involved in all aspects of study through on going co creation

You should be comfortable with working autonomously whilst also being a good team player. You should also have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Sound IT skills are essential.

About us

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Contact

Professor Manoj Sivan (Clinical Professor in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at University of Leeds & Leeds NHS Trusts)

Rachel Tarrant (Clinical Lead)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.