Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Respiratory Medicine
- Grade
- Senior Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 years (36 Months)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1211
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £55,329 or £63,152/year assessed on experience & qualifications
- Closing
- 24/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/08/2024
Employer heading
Clinical Research Fellow in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Senior Fellow
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to invite applications for the post of Clinical Research Fellow in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). The post is full time for three years from September 2024.
You should ideally have a paediatric background with medical qualifications fully registrable in the UK, MRCPCH (or equivalent). The post is suitable for higher postgraduate training or post-doctoral training.
If successful, the majority of your activities will be spent being supervised towards a research project based in the PCD Group. Depending on your interest, the research can be laboratory based or clinical research. You will also provide clinical support for other PCD related research and will be encouraged to register for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD) in a PCD related to topic. Alongside this, you'll participate in the middle-grade service provision for the PCD service within working hours, no out of hours service provision is required.
Working for our organisation
We know that our people are central to our success. So, it’s only right that we reward you with:
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment
- Opportunities to develop – UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to
- A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme
- A range of NHS discounts!
- A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and the New Forest on your doorstep
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Conduct research with the PCD group under the supervision of Prof Lucas and other members of the research group
- Participate in other areas of research being undertaken by the PCD group. In particular to provide middle grade medical support for research participants
- Assist in the training and development of medical and nursing staff and medical students
- Participate in research meetings and seminars (internally and externally)
- Undertake clinical training in PCD, to include on average one clinic per week (diagnostic or management), in addition to MDT meetings
- You will be encouraged to register for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD) in a PCD related to topic.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- You should be a motivated and enthusiastic trainee with a paediatric background and medical qualifications fully registrable in the UK, MRCPCH (or equivalent)
- You should, preferably, have an interest in both paediatric respiratory medicine and research.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MRCPCH (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Undergraduate Awards
- BSc (or other intercalated degree) or other degrees/ qualifications
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable criteria
- Additional experience or a demonstrated interest in paediatric respiratory medicine
- Some research experience
- Published papers
- National or International oral and/or poster presentations
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Woolf Walker
- Job title
- Paediatric Respiratory Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 204315
- Additional information
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT04-£55,329 | MT05-£63,152Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 06 August 2024
Job Reference: 188-MT1211- This vacancy closes on or before: 24th July 2024
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