Role Summary
The appointee will support the delivery of research trials and studies across a breadth of the Trusts specialties under the supervision of study Principal Investigators (PI). The appointee will also act as PI for appropriate studies. There will be an opportunity to gain experience on a variety of clinical trials across all phases and to work with Consultants and the wider MDT. This will be an invaluable post for those looking to gain more experience in a variety of research methodologies and specialties.
Placements will be within the wider Trust teams as well as in the NIHR Clinical Research Facility Exeter which focuses on experimental medicine and early phase trials and the NIHR Participant Recruitment Centre Exeter which focuses on late phase commercial clinical trials.
You will have a Clinical Supervisor and are encouraged to keep a portfolio. You will have access to educational opportunities. You will gain valuable clinical experience caring for participants and participants with a wide range of conditions, delivering high quality care within research protocols and working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The post is predominantly Monday to Friday within usual working hours, although some flexibility is required, there is no oncall commitment.
The post holder will be encouraged to support and teach more junior colleagues within the multidisciplinary research team and medical and other students. This post would suit somebody looking to work flexibly as LTFT and combining additional portfolio experience in teaching or whilst studying for post graduate exams or completing a MSc or PG Cert.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialist Clinical Research Doctor who will be based at the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre Exeter on the Trusts Wonford site. This appointment provides an excellent opportunity for a doctor to gain experience of clinical research across a breadth of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and studies including early to late phase trials, across a broad range of medical specialities within the supportive environment of a leading teaching and research hospital. The position provides the post holder with the opportunity to be involved in the testing of treatments and interventions that could shape the health care of tomorrow.
The post holder will work alongside experienced Principal Investigators (PI) within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the clinical operations of our units. The post holder will provide medical support for patients and healthy volunteers participating in the clinical trials and studies.
The post would suit doctors looking for opportunities to engage in clinical research and the post is for a 12-month period in the first instance. The post will be appointed on a Specialist level and is available up to 24 hours week with flexible working arrangements fully supported, there is no on-call commitment.
We strongly encourage any interested applicants to contact the R&D Director Helen Quinn helen.quinn@nhs.net and are happy to arrange an informal visit to our facilities.
Applicants must be registered medical practitioners and able to work in the UK. When applying please include the contact details of a minimum of 2 referees which should cover the last 2 years of employment.
Working Pattern: Up to 24 Hours a week on a flexible basis with no on-call commitments
Interview Date: 26th June
For further information please contact Helen Quinn, R&D Director on helen.quinn@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
