Clinical Research Fellow in Hepatology

Job overview

This 1 year post is designed to offer a unique 50:50 split between Clinical Hepatology Service Provision/Training and Translational Research & Clinical Trials Experience.
The successful applicant will undertake a translational research project supervised by Dr Vishal Patel and his research group focusing on the rapid infection diagnostics in cirrhosis (RIDiC) study, with an opportunity to also be involved in clinical trial delivery. RIDiC has attracted external, peer-reviewed funding (GUTS UK) and is being conducted as part of an investigator-initiated study, supported by Oxford Nanopore UK. This work aims to address the increase in infection-related complications and
mortality in cirrhosis, compounded by the challenges of antimicrobial resistance. Many of the techniques relate to novel microbiome workstreams also being researched in the Patel lab, with the candidate having unique exposure to these aspects as part of the role.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which will be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Liver Unit. Clinical service commitments will include 2 outpatient clinics per week as well as involvement in MDTs and clinical governance, and will complement to an extent the research project.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects
of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
 Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover
for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues’ periods of annual
leave and short-term sickness.
 Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
 Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
 Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the
Care Group management team.
 Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D
framework.
 Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs
and learning from Deaths.
 Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for
service(s).
 Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the
productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced.
This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
 Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include
hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registrable medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

Desirable criteria

• BSc or equivalent

Training and experience

Essential criteria

• Registrar or equivalent training in gastroenterology and/or Hepatology (ST 6 level or above).

Desirable criteria

• Hepatology training

Audit

Essential criteria

• Understanding of principles of medical audit and undertaken audit projects

Research and publications

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the concept of research. Understanding of research governance and ethics

Desirable criteria

• Previous involvement in research projects with abstracts accepted at (inter)national conferences (posters, oral presentations)

Personal skills

Essential criteria

• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
• Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance

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• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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