Clinical Research Fellow

The Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences is a world-leading group that brings together expertise across the clinical and basic science spectrum of the physiology and pathology of human movement and movement disorders. The Department incorporates groups from the Queen Square and Royal Free campuses of the Institute and includes the Reta Lila Weston Institute and the Movement Disorders Centre.

We offer excellent training in research and have well-funded and modern multidisciplinary facilities for studying cellular and animal models, human volunteers and patients with neurological disorders.

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to support a new project funded by Cure Parkinson's Trust, "Ambroxol to Slow Progression in Parkinson Disease (ASPro-PD)".

You will assist with the assessment of participants screened and recruited to the ASPro-PD trial using the standard MDS-UPDRS clinical assessment tool and help the participants complete questionnaires. This will be undertaken in collaboration with the Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre (LWENC) UCLH Clinical Trials Unit, which will conduct most of the clinical assessments. However, you will be available to provide clinical advice and cover where required. You will assess adverse event profiles using the trial log. You will work closely with Dr Marco Toffoli, the UCLH Principal Investigator for the trial.

There may be the option to register for a part-time PhD for a research project within the department.

An honorary contract will be sought from UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, for which a DBS check will be required.

The role is available immediately and funded by a Cure Parkinson's Trust (CPT) grant for three years in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ( ).

Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged; please contact Professor Tony Schapira ( ).

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below. To apply, please upload a current CV, complete the online application form, and use the supporting statement section or upload a cover letter to outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please do not upload any additional attachments as these will not be considered by the selection panel.

About you

You will be a registered medical practitioner with a licence to practise in the UK and have completed MRCP (or hold an equivalent qualification from an international institution).

You will also have experience in clinical research trials and an interest in developing disease modifying treatments for patients with movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, or Parkinson's disease.

Experience and familiarity with the administration of clinical questionnaires and cognitive and/or psychological rating scales, particularly the MDS-UPDRS, along with experience conducting patient interviews and delivering public presentations, are required.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

What we offer

The role is offered in the range of £51,140 - £78,670 per annum including London Allowance, on the CL, RDPS, or StR scale, dependent on NHS contract and/or stage of clinical training.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visitour EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Gold award , in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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