Clinical Research Psychiatrist/Physician

Overview

We are seeking to appoint Clinical Research Physician/SAS Speciality Psychiatrist Doctors to join our dedicated team in Blackpool, Lancashire. Our studies run across a broad range of diagnostic areas, including addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and bipolar disorders. No prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical trials is necessary, as full training will be provided and you will be working alongside other experienced colleagues. This role would be ideal for Psychiatrists interested in exploring an alternative to NHS or private sector clinical practice, in a sector that offers significant advantages in work-life balance. The focus of this role is to fulfil the role of Sub-Investigator and Principal Investigator in clinical research studies in compliance with the protocol and ICH/GCP.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the role of Sub Investigator/Principal Investigator where delegated.
• Provision of medical care and oversight of clinical trial participants in Neuroscience/Adult Psychiatry/Old Age Psychiatry/Psychedelic clinical trials.
• Ensure trial related procedures are completed in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and in compliance with the protocol.
• Provide training on Psychiatric scales for other clinical staff.
• Review medical records of potential study participants.
• Remain proactive in participants study visits, including taking informed consent, physical examinations and other clinical procedures.
• Ensure that study documentation is completed, signed off, and actioned, as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate source notes.
• Review medical reports and lab results.
• Assist clinical staff members in various clinical activities as required.
• Perform variety of psychiatric scales as required by study protocols.
• Attend Investigator Meetings (IM), Site Initiation Visits (SIV) and Pre Study Selection Visits (PSSV) as required.
• Providing training to the clinical/recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols when required.
• Ensure that GMC requirements for revalidation are met appropriately to retain license to practice.
• Maintain awareness of chat and screen failures and patient drop-out rates, taking appropriate corrective action.
• Participate in sponsor and regulatory audits as required.
• Participate in meetings with colleagues and customers.
• Contribute knowledge of area(s) of specialism to inform study protocol development and trial set up.
• Provide practical help and guidance to other staff.
• Instil confidence in patients, customers and colleagues.
• Provide training to the clinical/recruitment teams on essential medical information and protocols when required.
• Maintain an awareness of site KPIs and contribute positively to meeting these targets.
• Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance to customers/colleagues.
• Identify opportunities for self-development.
• Assist with the development of recruitment strategy with the Envision team as a therapy area specialist.
• Keep up to date with study status, ensuring each stage is optimised.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local GPs, Consultants and service providers.
• Share experience and knowledge with colleagues as appropriate and in an appropriate manner.
• Compliance with MAC policy on equality and diversity.
• To maintain professional qualifications required for the role, including continuous personal development.
• To work to the requirements of SI 2004 no 1031 and amendments thereof, which includes Good Clinical Practice.
• To work according to MAC SOPs, guidelines and policies.
• To work according to current data protection standards and practice good information management. Maintenance of strict confidentiality of patient and business-related data.
• To maintain a high level of initiative and personal responsibility, liaising appropriately with team members and managers to ensure your job role is efficiently carried out.
• To support the aims of MAC and to represent MAC appropriately in a professional way to all our customers.

Qualifications

• Full and current GMC registration (essential).
• Minimum of 4 years post-graduation experience in Psychiatry (essential).
• Post graduate qualification in Psychiatry (essential) e.g. MRCPsychiatry or Diploma in Psychiatry.
• CCT/on GMC specialist register for Psychiatry (desirable).
• Experience in Drug Addiction or Psychedelics (desirable).
• Pharmaceutical experience (desirable).
• Meeting deadlines and working within strict timelines.
• Ability to travel between sites if required.
• Ability to travel to national/international meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in keeping with pharmaceutical industry standards and will reflect experience.
• Health Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (increasing in increments to 30 days after 6 years\’ service)
• Your birthday off work