Clinical Research Fellow in Colorectal Surgery and Innovation (CT1)

Employer heading Clinical Research Fellow in Colorectal Surgery and Innovation (CT1) NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3a (MT03) Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion. With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country. As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team. Job Overview We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. This post is for as soon as possible for 11 months. The post would suit a trainee with a special interest in clinical practice, innovation and research. The trainee will have passed foundation training. This post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for future Core training post. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please Read Attached Job Description And Person Specification. Main duties of the job This post is attached to colorectal surgical speciality based within the Colorectal Unit (Ward 46) / Newcastle Centre for Bowel Disease Research Hub. The individual will work primarily on innovation and research projects within the commercial and NIHR research portfolios but may on occasion, based on trainee appetite, supplement the F2/CST tier and as such be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to this level. For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Prof Richard Brady on 0191 2820018 or via email at richard.brady32@nhs.net Please Read Attached Job Description And Person Specification. Working for our organisation Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Clinical: Detailed job description and main responsibilities This post is not recognised for clinical training however, each doctor may be expected, dependent on trainee career focus, to assist in the care of all patients to which he/she is allocated under the direct supervision of the Consultant. Duties may include business, post-take and teaching ward rounds, OP clinics, Operating Theatre sessions, administrative (dictation of summaries, letters, coding etc.) and Involvement in surgical assistance as required. Basic clinical duties under supervision of responsible consultant as required. Coordination of biopsy retrieval. Training and involvement in surgery involving biopsies. The doctor may wish to perform additional on call duties, with permission of the supervising consultant, in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of an appropriate clinical lead. Administrative: Coordination of biopsies, involvement in surgery involving biopsies Clinical case registration in online national registries Preparation of cases for multidisciplinary meeting presentation (M + M, AWR, IBD MDT meetings etc.). Research: This directorate has a strong research pedigree and many ongoing clinical and scientific research projects. The high volume of specialist activity performed in the unit ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and are expected to lead to results presented at regional, national and international meetings. There will be an expedition to contribute to the successful delivery of ongoing NIHR and commercial projects Involvement in hands-on clinical trial recruitment Insuring appropriate up-to-date approvals and trainings to undertake recruitment to clinical trials Screening of potential participants for upcoming clinical trials Recruitment and consenting under supervision for clinical trials Involvement in generating data and data storage. Preparation of data for analysis, manuscripts and submission for publication. Presentation of data at local, national and international meetings Teaching: The Directorate has a large teaching commitment and strong links with Newcastle University. As such successful applicants may be involved in provision of both formal and informal teaching sessions to Undergraduate Medical Students Contribution to the programme of teaching for junior doctors Co-ordination of unit grand round education sessions. Ad-hoc ward teaching Flexibility: In line with the Trust’s core value of placing patients at the heart of everything we do, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to the needs of our patients. To meet those needs some staff groups will be increasingly asked to work a more flexible work pattern so that they can offer services in the evening or weekend. As a result any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern or working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work. Please Read Attached Job Description And Person Specification. Person specification Education And Qualifications Essential criteria Primary Medical QualificationFull GMC registration with a licence to practice at the time of applicationSatisfactory completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent).Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes Desirable criteria Certificate in Clinical EducationALS, ALTS, CCrISPCertificate in GCP /research competencyPrevious research experience Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential criteria Good history & examination skillsAble to formulate a working diagnosis.Able to order appropriate investigationsImage interpretation relevant to practiceKnows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.Previous Paid NHS work experience at the time of application (this does not include Clinical Access / Attachment or Clinical Observership placements). Desirable criteria IT skills.Ability to perform basic surgical or vascular access procedures. Management and Administration Experience Essential criteria Ability to run a service and participate in management process.Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.Able to communicate well with patients and colleaguesAn understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable criteria Proven management and administration abilityUnderstanding of management goalsExperience with auditEvidence of leadership / project managementEvidence of having implemented change Teaching Essential criteria Experience of supervising junior staff.Ability to teach clinical skills Desirable criteria Documented positive feedback from delivered teaching sessions.Some knowledge of learning theories Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential criteria Experience of audit projects Desirable criteria Evidence of developing, organising and completing an audit from their own idea.Supervising audits undertaken by junior members of the teamPublication of research in peer reviewed journals and presentation at local, national and international meetings. Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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. Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 666.0KB)Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Louise Scorfield Job title HR Advisor Email address Louise.Scorfield@nhs.net