Clinical Research Fellow Hepatology Medicine | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Research Fellow Hepatology Medicine | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The job is fixed term for 12 months with further scope of extension. The post holder will support and manage high quality clinical research in Hepatology Medicine, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines. The post holder will work closely with Dr Daniel Abeles and Clinical Investigators at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

At Chelsea & Westminster Hospital,the Clinical Research Fellow (CRF) will be involved in the development of protocol, guidelines and the post holder will ensure that governance arrangements are maintained throughout duration of studies; and studies are managed in accordance with study protocols, national and international legislation and guidance (e.g. Research Governance Framework, Clinical Trial Regulations, GCP); assessing patient suitability for studies, screening, obtaining informed consent;

and recruiting patients in line with agreed targets, data collection and maintaining research study records. The CRF are also expected to ensure that all research safeguards the psychological and physical well-being of the patient in conjunction with medical and nursing staff to facilitate high standards of care with regards to research. The CRF is expected work across the Trust, attend local and national meetings, present in conferences, write up and publish their work in medical indexed journals.

• a)
  To contribute to study protocol design in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and Pharmaceutical Companies and Academic Institutions representatives. This will include the writing of patient information leaflets, design of case report forms (CRFs) and source documents in line with the R&D standard operation procedures (SOPs).
• b)
  To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant patients
• c)
  To write concept sheets and full protocols or amend such documents which relate to the primary research carried out in Hepatology medicine.
• d)
  Contribute to the promotion of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Research and Development and and creating further funding opportunities.
• e)
  To represent the unit at meetings both locally and as required, at national and international locations; this includes Investigator meetings and Study Initiation meetings as well as attendance at Research Ethics Committee meetings.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

• a)
  To contribute to study protocol design in collaboration with Clinical Research Lead and Pharmaceutical Companies and Academic Institutions representatives. This will include the writing of patient information leaflets, design of case report forms (CRFs) and source documents in line with the R&D standard operation procedures (SOPs).
• b)
  To ensure appropriate consent for research is obtained from the relevant…