Senior CRF in Neonatal Medicine (50% research, 50% clinical rota)

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Job overview

Applications are invited for a 0.5FTE clinical research fellow (CRF), 0.5 FTE Senior Neonatal Resident, for 24 months at SPR grade to support the local recruitment of babies with moderate-severe hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) to the ACUMEN Study. The ACUMEN study is a Phase I First in Human (FIH) trial to assess the safety and "recommended phase 2 dose" of melatonin as a potential neuroprotective therapy for babies with HIE. The Chief Investigator is Professor Nikki Robertson, who leads this MRC-funded study with the support of the Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit at UCL.

While supporting the ACUMEN study at 0.5FTE, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with CRFs at the other ACUMEN-recruiting sites in the UK, Ireland and Australia. These sites include Manchester University NHS Trust, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Dublin (Coombe and Rotunda Hospitals), University College Cork, Melbourne (Monash University) and Adelaide (Flinders University). The CRF will have the opportunity to develop a niche area of research and participate in the ACUMEN research group meetings. Full details of duties and responsibilities are in the JD.

Main duties of the job

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will work clinically on the NICU rota for the remaining 0.5FTE at UCLH. The UCLH Neonatal unit is the primary referral centre for neonatal intensive care (a level 3 unit with 21 ITU and HDU cots) for the North Central London Perinatal Network and provides a full range of intensive care for the sickest and most vulnerable babies. UCLH specialises in neonatal neurocritical care and is a regional centre for therapeutic hypothermia (cooling). UCLH works in partnership with the UCLH Fetal Medicine Unit, a regional and international referral centre for complex pregnancies, and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), specialist paediatric hospital, to collaboratively care for babies with complex conditions.

UCLH's neonatal unit has been rated in the GMC survey as one of the top London Hospitals for neonatal training in 2017 and is consistently rated as "one of the best placements ever" by doctors. We have an excellent track record of helping doctors get appointed to specialty and sub-specialty training programmes.

Successful applicants will benefit from the Unit's extensive teaching programme and the excellent clinical experience on offer. All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.

We would welcome applications from both UK and overseas candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are able to offer MS Teams interviews if required. We are able to offer flexible working in line with UCLH policy.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• MSc or other higher degree

Eligibility

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of working at middle grade in paediatrics/ neonatology in the UK or at an equivalent level neonatal unit overseas
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• For nodal point 5 salary point, applicant should have at least 7 years post-registration clinical experience or post CCT, with relevant neonatal experience (or equivalent) to allow them to work in senior leadership role.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a neonatal tertiary centre
• Experience in a sub-speciality relevant to neonatal medicine
• Comprehensive understanding of UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice, the European Directives on Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice and the Department of Health's Research Governance Framework
• High-quality academic research
• Publications as first or last author in internationally refereed journals on topics related to neonatal neurology
• Good knowledge of neonatal neurocritical care

Fitness to practice

Essential criteria

• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Language skills

Essential criteria

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or b) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (ELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6 However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples, they need to provide evidence

Career progression

Essential criteria

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history and adequate career progression

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 533.9KB)
• Functional requirement (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)