Clinical Research Fellow in Complex Intestinal and - Manchester, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a clinical research fellow within the Intestinal Failure (IF) Department.

This post is a full-time appointment for a 24-month period at Salford Care Organisation, Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust (with an option to extend for a further year as appropriate.

The main clinical focus of the post will be to strengthen links with other national and international providers to identify and evaluate patients suitable for AuGIR surgery.

In parallel with the clinical program, the postholder will undertake clinical and laboratory research leading to a higher degree (MD/PhD) in the field of intestinal mucosal pathophysiology relevant to intestinal adaptation/plasticity and mucosal inflammation.

The post would be suitable for a registered medical practitioner with an interest in medical or surgical gastroenterology at a middle grade of higher professional training, seeking specialist clinical and academic experience and wishing to gain a higher degree.

Main duties of the job:

Responsibilities include:

Identifying and assessing suitable patients for AuGIR from the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust and UK home parenteral nutrition databases.
Participating in the peri and post operative care of patients undertaking AuGIR surgery.
Clinical duties would include a balance of ward and outpatient work.
Undertaking a period of research based jointly at Salford Care Organization and the University of Manchester.

Working for our organisation:

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.

Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.

We believe in our power and potential to
make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -
care,
appreciate and
inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.

The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job
duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification
located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more
information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached

Person specification:

Essential:

Essential criteria:

Achieved Qualifications and Professional Registration with GMC

Desirable criteria:

Awareness of basic techniques of clinical research. Formal research training, including MRes, MPhill, MD or PhD

Essential:

Essential criteria:

Applicant is able to demonstrate knowledge, training and clinical experience for the role

Desirable criteria:

Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for modernisation

essential:

Essential criteria:

Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

essential:

Essential criteria:

Research: Peer reviewed, published experience of audit or systematic review

essential:

Essential criteria:

Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making

essential:

Essential criteria:

Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team. Capacity to work effectively in multiprofessional teams.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all a