Job overview
To help to meet the growing demand within the Gastroenterology service an opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Research Fellows to be appointed to both
To help to meet the growing demand within the Gastroenterology service an opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Research Fellows to be appointed to both meet the service needs and undertake a supervised research project in IBD.
The successful candidates are expected to register for a higher degree with Imperial College and encouraged to apply for local and national research funding early in their research experience in order to support and enhance financing of their project. The part-time clinical activity, offers an excellent opportunity to gain further specialist clinical experience while out of programme. The clinical activities include Specialist IBD and Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists (potentially on any of the Trust's sites meet the service needs and undertake a supervised research project in IBD.
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that 5 service delivery sessions per week will be worked.
The remaining time gives the post-holder the opportunity to undertake research at St Mark’s Hospital, for a trainee wishing to obtain a higher degree. Various projects are available, under the supervision of the gastroenterology consultants at St Mark’s.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidates are expected to register for a higher degree with Imperial College and encouraged to apply for local and national research funding early in their research experience in order to support and enhance financing of their project. The part-time clinical activity, offers an excellent opportunity to gain further specialist clinical experience while out of programme. The clinical activities include Specialist IBD and Gastroenterology clinics and endoscopy lists (potentially on any of the Trust's sites meet the service needs and undertake a supervised research project in IBD.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Evidence of academic activity
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Training in research methodology
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training more junior staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specialisation in Gastroenterology at ST3 grade or above
- Experience in Endoscopy
Desirable
- Independent Endoscopist
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCP or equivalent
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patient and ability to work cooperatively with others
Management/Audit
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Understanding of audit
Desirable
- Evidence of service audit
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This advert is for IBD Clinical Research Fellow with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £45,715 - £69,976 per annum. The contract type is 2 years (Fixed term). The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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