Research Fellow & Clinical Fellow in Cardiology

Job overview

Research Fellow

The post is based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. There is no on call commitment.

The clinical research fellow  will provide clinical support for a portfolio of clinical  research across a range of specialities.

The role and responsibilities will be adjusted according to prior experience. The fellow will provide medical support within the Clinical Research Department for clinical trials. They will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team of research nurses and practitioners, Principle Investigators and clinical trial pharmacist. They will gain experience and training in all aspects of clinical research delivery, including: study set up, recruitment, consent, Pharmacovigilance, Investigations, research governance, follow-up of patients.

Clinical Fellow Medicine

This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills within the department of cardiology. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in the cardiology middle grade tier

• Providing middle grade support to the ward and supervision of foundation doctors
• Participate in ward rounds and review of sick and new patients
• Participate in board rounds and MDT meetings
• Support the consultants in investigating and management of new and review patients
• Take part in discharge planning of cardiology patients
• Undertake procedure lists under the supervision of consultant cardiologists
• Attend OPD clinics and review patients under supervision appropriate to competency

Main duties of the job

Research Fellow

The fellow will provide medical support within the Clinical Research Department for clinical trials. They will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team of research nurses and practitioners, Principle Investigators and clinical trial pharmacist. They will gain experience and training in all aspects of clinical research delivery, including: study set up, recruitment, consent, Pharmacovigilance, Investigations, research governance, follow-up of patients.

Clinical Fellow

This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their skills within the department of cardiology. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues in the cardiology middle grade tier

• Providing middle grade support to the ward and supervision of foundation doctors
• Participate in ward rounds and review of sick and new patients
• Participate in board rounds and MDT meetings
• Support the consultants in investigating and management of new and review patients
• Take part in discharge planning of cardiology patients
• Undertake procedure lists under the supervision of consultant cardiologists
• Attend OPD clinics and review patients under supervision appropriate to competency

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.