Clinical Research Fellow - Leicester, United Kingdom - University of Leicester Recruitment Team

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The Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Leicester are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow (ST3+) to join them on a fixed term basis to lead the SCALE-ENDO (Study Of Communication And Adaptive Capacity Using In-situ Learning Environments In ENDOscopy) research study.


The SCALE-ENDO study seeks to investigate patient safety issues in gastrointestinal endoscopy settings and explore the role of simulation in exploring and improving safety in these settings.


In addition, to be eligible for appointment to this role, the appointee must also be able to contract directly with the clinical gastroenterology service at Kettering for a further 0.5fte.


Applicants must be hold full registration & a license to practice with the General Medical Council and be able to work at the level expected from a ST3 trainee in gastroenterology.

Applicants do not need to hold a National Training Number, or have previous experience of undertaking endoscopy procedures.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the SCALE-ENDO research study, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, under the supervision of the chief investigator and the coinvestigators.
  • Conduct indepth analysis of patient safety data and develop innovative simulationbased training.
  • Engage in clinical duties at the level of ST3 trainees in Gastroenterology.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer between clinical and research settings, to enhance patient safety.

Additional information:


As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members.

Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years.

When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do.

That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.


We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond.

We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.5FTE, 20 hours per week), fixed term contract from 1st June 2024 to 28th February 2026

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