Clinical Academic Fellow (Ophthalmology Research and Education) Portsmouth

Job summary

Full-time fixed term post for 12 months - MT04

The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and innovation. Last year our research teams recruited over 16,000 participants into clinical trials and this effort led to PHU being ranked the top recruiting large acute trusts.

This post represents an exciting opportunity to work in a busy eye department with a focus on delivery of our clinical academic portfolio comprising of both research and education activities.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the coordination and management of trial activities
• Submitting applications for relevant Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust/University.
• Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
• Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
• Develop and oversee student projects (research/audit) within the department in line with course requirements
• Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format and accurately record data as required by each project.
• Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
• Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005).
• The post holder will be encouraged to present findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer reviewed journals

About us

The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and innovation. Last year our research teams recruited over 16,000 participants into clinical trials and this effort led to PHU being ranked the top recruiting large acute trusts.

This post represents an exciting opportunity to work in a busy eye department with a focus on delivery of our clinical academic portfolio comprising of both research and education activities.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the coordination and management of trial activities
• Submitting applications for relevant Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust/University.
• Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent.
• Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials.
• Develop and oversee student projects (research/audit) within the department in line with course requirements
• Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format and accurately record data as required by each project.
• Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution.
• Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005).
• The post holder will be encouraged to present findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer reviewed journals.
• Actively participate in team meetings, including research fellows, research nurses and department consultants and University staff.
• Promote a culture of academic excellence through peer-peer learning and education sessions
• Develop relevant teaching materials and work with University colleagues to ensure teaching sessions are covered on site and at the University

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• PG Certificate in Clinical Education (Desirable)

Experience

Essential

• Prior NHS experience in eye department

Desirable

• Delivery of teaching/training within the specialty

Additional criteria

Essential

• Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in Ophthalmology

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others and engage different staff in activities

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.

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