Research Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustBrowse all Junior Medical Doctor jobs in London
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Job overview
This job description sets out the details and service conditions for a Research Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine, based at Homerton University Hospital.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in research to develop their skills and undertake practical research work in a clinical setting. The post is designed to provide a wide range of experience for trainees who wish to make a commitment to research as part of their career. Research is part of the long term strategy of the department. It is anticipated that during this post the trainee will be able to develop a majority of the skills and competencies necessary for their higher specialist training.
The post will be split 60:40 between Clinical and Research activities. The post can either be taken as a stand-alone role or as an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from a specialist training programme. Prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and the deanery.
Main duties of the job
- To develop skills in research
- To undertake research projects that support the critical care service
- To develop, implement and deliver innovative patient care
- To liaise with the R&I Department and foster links with appropriate external resources
- To support other members of staff in the department in the running of research work
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Research responsibilities will include primarily departmental service development however there may be opportunities for working with other departments across the Trust depending on the project undertaken. The ICU Research Fellow will be responsible for supporting ongoing studies and developing projects within the Critical Care Service. There may also be opportunities to develop management skills and present work at conferences. This work will be supported by both senior medical and nursing staff within the department.
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