Clinical Research Fellow - Colorectal Surgery

Role description

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.

We are seeking a self-motivated and driven individual to join our cohort of research fellows with a special interest and experience in Colorectal surgery.

We have a strong, successful track record of delivering research studies and have supported MRes/MD/PhD research fellows with an aim for them to achieve their higher degrees and peer reviewed publications. We undertake numerous local and national research studies, and the fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to these.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will achieve publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national and international meetings. In addition, they will conduct multi-centre portfolio studies and unique original research as part of the project. You will work closely with the lead clinicians in robotic surgery and wider team of trial staff to set up, deliver and develop research studies. As part of our University Hospital partnership, we also work closely with University of Portsmouth Colleagues and members of the public to co-produce grant applications and study protocols.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious trainee surgeon to gain experience of delivering clinical research under the supervision of Prof Jim Khan (specialist colorectal surgeon with comprehensive training in general, colorectal, robotic and laparoscopic surgery) and team.

This will be for a full-time fixed term post for 12 months.

Qualifications

Essential

A GMC registered medical practitioner

5 years surgical experience post graduation

MRCS or equivalent

Data analytics and experience of working with data cohorts and language models

Peer reviewed publications

Desirable

Full Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons

Registration for PhD

Good Clinical Practice certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

An interest in clinical research

Demonstration of enthusiasm and interest in a career in a surgical specialty

The ability to interact well intellectually and personally with colleagues and patients

The ability to communicate with patients clearly

The ability to complete work on time and work to deadlines

Self-motivation, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Evidence of prioritising and organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation and report writing skills

Good attention to detail

Desirable

Critical appraisal and analytical skills for interpreting qualitative and quantitative information

Previous experience working within the NHS

Evidence of interest in research with prior publications & presentations

PCCX | Portsmouth Colorectal

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