Clinical Research Fellow (ST1 – 5 level) Infection and Vaccine
Job overview
North Bristol NHS Trust
Clinical Research Fellow (ST1 – 5 level) Infection and Vaccine
North Bristol NHS Trust (NB) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT (UHBW) work in partnership delivering a wide of vaccine and infection-related studies. Starting with early trials of candidate Covid-19 vaccines, subsequently approved for use, the team now deliver a wide-range of vaccine studies and other clinical trials for both inpatients and in the community.They work closely with other hospitals in the West of England with the support of the local Clinical Research Network.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of Dr Rajeka Lazarus and Dr Ed Moran the post holder will work with the research nursing team and be responsible for day to day management of trials. This will include research governance, review of study participants and setting up new trials.During working hours the post-holder will answer the participant medical help-line. This will be in rotation with the research fellow based at UHBW.
Whilst the primary responsibility of the role is enabling the delivery of multi-centre academic and commercial studies, post holders with the appropriate experience and enthusiasm will be supported in developing an independent project alongside this – for example literature or systematic reviews, small research projects, clinical experience, undergraduate teaching etc.
Candidates should have at least 3 years postgraduate experience and the role is particularly suited to those exploring a career in academic clinical infection. They will be supported in developing their CV with the aim of preparing for applications to Academic Clinical Fellow roles or Research Training Fellowships.
Working for our organisation
Recently named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times (“cool, classy and supremely creative”), Bristol is a vibrant city with a rich maritime history. Famed for bridges, balloons, boats and Banksy, there are also great schools, theatres, the zoo, a diverse food and drink scene, museums, beautiful parks and stunning architecture.Somerset, the Southwest coast and Bristol Airport are minutes away and there are fast transport links to Wales and London
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Under the supervision of Dr Rajeka Lazarus and Dr Ed Moran the post holder will work with the research nursing team and be responsible for day to day management of trials. This will include research governance, review of study participants and setting up new trials.During working hours the post-holder will answer the participant medical help-line. This will be in rotation with the research fellow based at UHBW.
Whilst the primary responsibility of the role is enabling the delivery of multi-centre academic and commercial studies, post holders with the appropriate experience and enthusiasm will be supported in developing an independent project alongside this – for example literature or systematic reviews, small research projects, clinical experience, undergraduate teaching etc.
Candidates should have at least 3 years postgraduate experience and the role is particularly suited to those exploring a career in academic clinical infection. They will be supported in developing their CV with the aim of preparing for applications to Academic Clinical Fellow roles or Research Training Fellowships.
The post holder will provide cross-cover for their counterpart of at UHBW for annual/study leave as well as to release time for their research projects or clinical experience etc. The UHBW based fellow will similarly support the NBT-based individual.It is anticipated the post holder will spend 20% of their time on study/annual leave, 70-80% of time managing vaccine studies and up to 10% of their working on a vaccine research related project. There may be an opportunity to use the project to apply for higher research funding for the appropriate applicant.
Person specification
Qualification and registration
Essential criteria- MBChB
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCP
Training and experience
Essential criteria- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- At least 3 years’ experience in clinical medicine.
- An interest in pursuing further research in infectious diseases, microbiology or immunology.
Further training & management
Essential criteria- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Audit experience
Essential criteria- Experience in an audit project which has been written up.
Research & teaching
Essential criteria- Teaching experience
- GCP training
- Research experience
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
Personal requirements
Essential criteria- Good written communication skills.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate well.
- Information technology skills
- Management experience