Clinical Research Fellow - London, United Kingdom - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Responsibilities:

Key Requirements

Applicants should have be medically qualified and intend to pursue a career in Neurology and have a keen interest in Neurogenetics / Clinical Neuroscience.

Experience in research and data analysis is desirable.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London: Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital Royal Free Hospital

Across our three London hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care.

We combine globally recognized clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.

Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence.

We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all three of our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.

How the Royal Free will achieve its mission:

We will achieve our mission by making sure that we have:
Excellent outcomes, in our clinical treatment, research and teaching

Excellent experiences for patients, staff and GPs

Excellent value, by improving the efficiency and productivity of our services, and reducing costs.

Full compliance, meeting or exceeding all regulatory standards and outcomes we are set

A strong organisation, investing effectively in our staff and infrastructure to make sure we are fit for future challenges

How the Royal Free measures its performance

In order to meet our aims, we want to ensure that our three London hospitals are in the top 10% of all healthcare providers for:
quality of clinics and treatments

medical research

teaching and training new medical staff

patient satisfaction and experience

value for money

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of the Clinical Research Fellow post holder

The main duties of the post holder are to develop a research project related to the improved understanding and treatment of Parkinson's disease and related conditions through neurogenetics.

This research fellowship was set up based on a bequest from Dr Janet Owens, a Royal Free alumnus.

The primary role of the appointee will be

Investigation of the genetic basis of Parkinson's disease and related Movement Disorders

In addition

Carry out clinical study assessments

Prepare reports of study progress

Deliver poster and oral presentations at National and International meetings

Carry out and publish systematic reviews relating to aspects of Parkinson's and movement disorders genetics

Develop clinical skills in movement disorders, taking advantage of the teaching and learning opportunities at the UCL Movement Disorders Centre

Develop one or more research projects depending on the interests and skills of the successful applicant

Across the centre, we can support further research based on: clinical trial, disease biomarkers, cell models, pharmacogenomics.

Development opportunities

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder,