Specialty Doctor - Clinical Research

Job summary

The speciality doctor - clinical research supports clinical research activity across the Trust's RD&I portfolio and is integral to the operation of Halton Clinical Research Unit (HCRU). The role leads on or supports all aspects of trial set up, delivery and management, with key responsibilities in patient safety and trial conduct.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will:

o Act as principal or sub-investigator and provide medical cover as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements.

o Engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of research studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment and follow up of subjects and providing medical cover. The postholder will work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.

o Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities, Sponsors and local policies.

o Engage in all aspect of the overall business of the R&D department ensuring delivery of the Trust's vision for research.

o Engage with local Research Delivery Network (RDN) to ensure Trust is meeting targets for RDN priority areas.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other . Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn. Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job responsibilities

Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise being conducted at the Trust.

Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust/partner organisations/staff groups, in particular the Research Nurse, Midwife and AHP teams, to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies.

Assist with the identification of studies potentially suitable for the Trust, including supporting applications to Sponsors on behalf of the Trust.

Help with the set-up of clinical research studies, as lead or as a member of the research team, in a Principle Investigator role as appropriate.

Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the study Principal Investigator/s for the studies conducted within the Trust.

Please see attached word Document for further details

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Completion of core speciality training or equivalent training/experience
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
• Significant practical experience of research delivery

Desirable

• Experience in audit
• Experience of leadership within a research setting

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• BSc (or other intercalated degree) other degrees/qualifications
• Undergraduate awards
• Postgraduate qualification - MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

Essential

• Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks
• Good insight into own abilities and experience
• Excellent communication with patients and carers
• ALS provider

Desirable

• Current GCP certificate issued within last 2 years

Specific role requirements

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviours that meets Trust values

Physical skills

Essential

• Proficient with computers (desktops, portable and mobile devices) and able to adapt to new platforms quickly