Ref: 414085
Medical Research Fellow
Leeds General Infirmary
£30,685 - £46,246 per annum
Full time
Closing date: 9 March 2010
We are looking to employ a highly motivated medical trainee to start as soon as possible, to assist with management of a NIHR / MRC funded multicentre clinical trial investigating the effect of dopamine on physical recovery in people with acute stroke. You must have some experience in the clinical management of people with stroke.
The post would be suitable for a Rehabilitation Medicine / Stroke Medicine / Neurology / Elderly Medicine medical trainee who would like to undertake research with a view to developing an academic career. You will need excellent interpersonal, time management and documentation skills, enjoy working within a large clinical and academic multidisciplinary team, and be able to problem solve.
The research project investigates the effect of Levodopa on skill acquisition in people with stroke undergoing rehabilitation. This research is funded through the NIHR / MRC - Efficacy and Mechanism Programme. You will be responsible to Professor Bhakta, Head of Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine who is the Chief Investigator for this project.
The post is full-time and available for 22 months (with possibility of extension to 36 months) based at the Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Leeds. It is expected that the successful applicant will apply for a further F/T research fellowship during this period to continue the research and complete a PhD.
Further details of the Institute’s research are available on the website www.limm.leeds.ac.uk
Informal enquiries to Professor Bipin Bhakta on tel: 0113 392 22531 or email: k.lawson@leeds.ac.uk
To apply online please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on ‘jobs’. Alternatively application packs are available from Mrs Karen Lawson k.lawson@leeds.ac.uk Academic Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Leeds.
Ref: E0891/PMS3
Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow (Trial Manager)
The Peninsula Medial School
Salary £31,671 to £41,323 per annum
Exeter
Fixed term until July 2013
Closing date: 19 March 2010 (10.00am)
Interviews will take place on 1 April 2010
The Peninsula Medical School wishes to recruit an experienced and motivated researcher with previous experience of conducting or managing clinical trials. The person appointed will work on an NIHR HTA-funded cluster randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of telephone triage of patients requesting same day consultations in general practice. You will be responsible for the coordination and the day-to-day running of the trial. This major trial will have implications for the delivery and organisation of primary care, and reflects current research and policy interest in developing efficient and effective systems for patient consultation.
Previous experience of working with clinical trials is essential, as well as a research interest in primary care, and knowledge of NHS research and ethics processes and frameworks. You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline, or substantial equivalent experience. The key ethics and R&D paperwork have been submitted and the trial is expected to start recruiting practices in March 2010.
The post is based within the Department of Primary Care, Peninsula Medical School, and is based on the St Luke’s Campus, Exeter. This is a University of Exeter post and will involve some travel to the other study sites outside of Devon including Warwick, Norwich and Bristol.
The post is available as soon as possible and is a fixed term contract until July 2013. For further information please contact Professor John Campbell on 01392 262740 or email john.campbell@pms.ac.uk. For an application pack please email jobs@pms.ac.uk, go to the job vacancies section of the PMS website www.pms.ac.uk, or telephone 01752 437448 quoting reference number E0891/PMS3.
ONLINE INSTRUCTORS - Master of Clinical Research Administration
Laureate Online Education
University of Liverpool
Laureate Online Education, in partnership with The University of Liverpool has launched an innovative new programme, which leads to the award of the University of Liverpool’s Master of Clinical Research Administration (MCR). We are looking to recruit additional Instructors and Dissertation Advisors for this ground breaking new programme. Candidates who are approved and complete our online Faculty Training will be awarded Recognized Teacher status at the University of Liverpool.
We are currently recruiting instructors to teach the following modules:
Job ref: UOS000845
Research Associate
Health Services Research
Salary: Grade 7 £28,139 to £35,646 per annum
Sheffield
Full time
Closing Date: 23 March 2010
Patient and public involvement (PPI) in health research is a priority for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Nationally, NIHR supports PPI through the work of INVOLVE. Regionally in South Yorkshire, PPI being taken forward by the Research Design Service for Yorkshire and the Humber (RDSYH), the Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) and the South Yorkshire Comprehensive Local Research Network (SYCLRN).
These three organisations are developing a joint PPI strategy for South Yorkshire, and this post has been created to lead on the delivery of this joint PPI strategy. This post provides an excellent opportunity for a researcher with PPI experience, or a service user-researcher with relevant experience, to lead on the delivery of a PPI in research strategy for South Yorkshire. The postholder will have a background in health research, experience of working with researchers, patients and service users in the research process, and experience of designing and delivering training packages.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Wendy Baird at W.O.Baird@sheffield.ac.uk or by telephone on 0114 222 0819.
Job ref: 17861
Unit Coordinator
University of Birmingham
Grade 7 £27,319 - £35,646 per annum (with potential for progression to £37,839)
Closing date: 24 March 2010
We are seeking a highly talented and skilled individual to fulfil the role of Unit Coordinator in one of the UK’s leading clinical research units. The postholder will play a key role in the strategic direction of the Unit with particular responsibility for the research governance policy for BCTU’s large, varied portfolio of clinical trials and related research. This will involve oversight of all research activity, keeping up with and contributing to national guidelines, helping ensure that best practice is shared and providing expert advice to BCTU staff and external investigators.
The post would suit an experienced trial coordinator looking for the next step in their career. Candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of clinical trial management methodology (preferably involving major, multicentre randomised trials and working with clinical collaborative groups), expert knowledge of the regulatory framework governing clinical trial research and have a degree, preferably in a biomedical or related subject. Required personal characteristics include initiative, ability to identify and resolve problems, good organisational and interpersonal skills and the flexibility to undertake a number of concurrent projects, to prioritise and balance workloads and meet deadlines.
Further information, a detailed job description and details on how to apply can be found at the University of Birmingham’s website www.vacancies.bham.ac.uk. For informal enquiries, please contact Michelle Burgess, Office Manager, tel: 0121 415 9100 or email: m.burgess@bham.ac.uk
Ref: 414088
Clinical Research Fellow – Psoriatic Arthritis
Chapel Allerton Hospital
£30,685 - £46,246 per annum
Closing date: 26 March 2010
This post is available to start from August 2010 for a fixed term of 26 months. The major role will be to act as a Clinical Operations Coordinator for a large randomised controlled trial running in the Yorkshire region.
This post is key to the running of the Tight Control of Psoriatic Arthritis (TICOPA) trial which is funded by the Arthritis Research Campaign. Responsible to the Principle Investigator, Dr Philip Helliwell, you will play a key role in screening and treating patients within the study, training of research staff at other study sites and management of the study in conjunction with the Leeds Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU).
Applicants must be medically qualified, with experience in Rheumatology, and you will be Fellow/Member of one of the Royal Colleges (or equivalent). Experience of working in clinical research setting is essential, with Good Clinical Practice training an advantage. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. As a team player, you will be responsive, efficient and highly motivated.
Further details of the Institute’s research are available on the website www.limm.leeds.ac.uk Informal enquiries can be made to the Principle Investigator, Dr Philip Helliwell, tel: 0113 392 3064 or email: p.helliwell@leeds.ac.uk.
To apply on line please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on ‘jobs’. Alternatively, application packs are also available from Kevin Lichtensteiger, email: k.r.lichtensteiger@leeds.ac.uk or tel: 0113 392 4883.
Job ref: 4267-10-M.
Study Coordinator
Southampton General Hospital
£27,319 - £33,600 (pro rata for p/t)
Southampton
Full time or part time
Closing date: 26 March 2010 (12.00pm)
The post involves work on several studies, including the coordination of a multi-centre clinical study to assess the quality of life of elderly patients with cancer and the conduct of audit studies of patients with pancreatic disease including cancer and pancreatitis. The responsibilities of the post will include recruitment of patients, collection of clinical outcome data and the coordination of the studies at other centres.
Travel to other centres to set up the study may be required; the Coordinator will be expected to attend the 6 monthly meetings of the EORTC Quality of Life Group held in various European cities. This is an academic unit involved in clinical research into cancer and pancreatic disease. The unit participates in an expanding portfolio of trials and studies. You should have managerial experience, enthusiasm and commitment to clinical research. Clinical experience in oncology, surgery or palliative medicine is desirable. Previous research experience is essential.
The position is available for 12 months in first instance. A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau disclosure at standard level is required for this post. Informal enquiries may be made to Mr C D Johnson, Reader, Honorary Consultant, tel: 023 8079 6145 or e-mail c.d.johnson@soton.ac.uk Please visit www.jobs.soton.ac.uk and apply on-line, or call 023 8059 2750.
Job ref: 236-N05-139-2009
Senior Research Nurse
Research & Development
Salary: £24,831 - £33,436 per annum
Salford
Full time
Closing date: 30 March 2010
Interview wc 5 April 2010
This is a great opportunity for a nursing professional to develop their skills and expertise in clinical research. You will liaise closely with members of the Departments of Diabetes, Endocrinology/Obesity and Renal Medicine, and also staff within the Clinical Trials Unit, together with other staff within the Trust.
The UK Comprehensive research network (CRN) is promoting research by the development of regional teams of research professionals who can offer direct support to research projects and clinical trials. This post will be part of a newly formed network of researchers based across Greater Manchester with a research interest in Vascular medicine and particularly in Endocrinology, Metabolic medicine, Obesity and Renal Medicine. You will work on CRN research co-ordinated by this team but may be called on to support CRN research in other chronic diseases.
The trials and research projects involved address a wide range of important issues relating to the health of patients with diabetes and/or renal or endocrine disease, or obesity. You will be expected to work with researchers and practitioners, helping to initiate studies, to recruit patients, support and engage them in the research and co-ordinate their treatment whilst they are taking part in the study. You will collect and collate data, carry out clinical assessments and will ensure that the research is conducted to good clinical practice regulations.
You will be educated to degree/professional level with significant experience of working at Band 5 or equivalent including experience of caring for people with related illnesses. You will be computer literate, with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Knowledge of and experience of healthcare research is desirable.
The role may involve travel to research sites across the region so you will need access to a car and a clean driving licence. The post is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Tara Kearney, CRN Lead for Endocrinology, Metabolic Medicine and Obesity tel: 0161 206 5693 or Prof Philip Kalra, CRN Lead for Renal Medicine tel: 0161 206 5998.
For further information regarding this post and to apply please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk and enter the reference number in the Quick Search Box. Please note we can only accept on-line applications for this post.
Job ref: A591R (IHS)
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Statistics
Department Institute of Health & Society
Salary: £27,319 - £43,840 per annum
Newcastle
Full time
Closing date: 04 April 2010
Based in the Institute of Health & Society you will be an enthusiastic statistician who will join an existing team to support research in the Institute. A senior Research Associate will require the ability to contribute to all aspects of the research process. A Research Associate appointment could be available for an applicant who can demonstrate some understanding of research processes.
Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification in statistics. Full details are available in the further particulars available at www.ncl.ac.uk./vacancies. This post is available on a full-time or part-time basis.
For informal enquiries contact Denise Howel, tel 0191 222 7381 5370, or email d.howel@ncl.ac.uk. Further information about the Institute of Health & Society can be found at www.ncl.ac.uk/ihs
Job ref : MED661
Senior Clinical Trials Development Manager
Closing Date : 09 April 2010
Salary: £35,646 to £43,840 per annum, pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience Salary can progress to £50,822 per annum, pro rata, subject to performance
(Fixed-term, part-time)
This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of two years. Applications are invited for the above post based in the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology, King’s Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane, Nottingham. The person appointed will work with members of the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network (UK DCTN) in order to progress trial suggestions into fully developed funding applications. They will support the wider development of the UK DCTN as an international organisation for the conduct of dermatology clinical trials.
Candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification preferably in health services research (or a related subject), and/or have significant relevant work experience in the field of clinical trials. They should have significant experience of designing and conducting clinical trials including significant experience of working in a multi-centre clinical trials environment. In addition, candidates should have a thorough knowledge of Research Governance and the EU clinical trials directive and of submitting ethics/R and D (Research and Development) applications. Experience in delivering training, database design, data analysis and report writing will be an advantage. Hours of work are 21¾ per week.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr K Thomas, tel: 0115 846 8632, email: Kim.Thomas@Nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. For more details and to apply online please go to http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/MED661
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