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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

 Up to 50% of the fellow’s time will be spent on research service provision providing medical support and cover to adult and paediatric studies occurring in the CRF, bone marrow transplant unit and at the Wessex Research Hubs in Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Weymouth. The remaining time will be available to be spent supervised by Dr Helena Lee or other Southampton clinical academic with the intention of providing the time and support for an application to be made for a formal externally funded research training fellowship and registration for study towards a higher degree (usually PhD or MD).

 The Southampton National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF) is the operational centre of translational research at the University of Southampton (UoS) and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The CRF operates to support research across all specialities and brings together all areas engaged in clinical translational research (including the current Southampton NIHR CRF, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and NIHR CRUK Experimental Cancer Research Centre) .The NIHR CRF is part of a national network of CRFs with adult and paediatric capability.

 WHAT YOU’LL DO

 ·       The primary role of this post is to assist the Directors and investigators in the running of clinical studies for patients in the CRF, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and  Wessex Research Hubs including early phase clinical trials of vaccines, biological agents and other new drugs.

 ·       The post holder will therefore be expected to engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover.

·       The post holder should work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.

·       Working patterns are flexible depending on the study and visit requirements. Some out of hours working is required and contribution to an on-call study phone rota is required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

·       Individuals with a minimum of two years post registration general/acute (Internal) medicine experience and MRCP or equivalent

·       Individuals who are keen to learn more about clinical research and are interested in the potential of further research training (MD/PhD)

People who can contribute and work well with our multi-professional team within the CRF

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 -  MT03        £43,923     Basic Salary -  MT04  £55,329       Basic Salary – MT05 £63,152

 Salary 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 TBC  

 Job Reference: MT1201-MEDICAL This vacancy closes on or before: 31/07/2024