Grade / Salary
Grade E63: Salary in the range of £38,831-£73,992 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with current pay protection and transitional arrangements in the NHS.
Location & Supervision
The post-holder will be Oxford-based for this collaboration working under the supervision of Director of Clinical Research – Prof Chris Buckley and specialist gastroenterologists Professor Simon Travis and Dr Alissa Walsh. You will closely collaborate with other team members in Oxford such as Tissue Biology Lead Dr Matthias Friedrich, Computational/Bioinformatics Lead Professor Calliope Dendrou and liaise closely with colleagues in the Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility (EMCRF).
What We Offer
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
Job Overview
We are offering an exciting and exceptional opportunity for an experienced specialist gastroenterology trainee to work at the interface of academia and industry, joining a multidisciplinary team seeking to understand the molecular basis of inflammatory bowel disease and new treatment targets.
Responsibilities
- Participate in proof of biology and/or interventional studies in Gastroenterology, working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver the strategic aims of the group and the delivery of the trial portfolio of studies according to time and target.
- Identify and recruit patients to clinical trials liaising within the Gastroenterology department and other NHS departments to ensure a seamless service.
- Write research papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals and abstracts for submission to national and international conferences as well as be involved in the writing and submission of grant applications related to the particular area of research.
- Provide clinical care of trial participants including monitoring and evaluating trial participants under the supervision of senior colleagues and working within your scope of clinical competence.
- Full training will be provided to ensure necessary clinical skills required to include the preparation/storage of biological samples according to regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Hold an undergraduate degree with honours or distinction in Medicine as well as a full registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) with evidence of some sub-specialty training in Gastroenterology.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently, together with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to be comfortable and confident interacting with patients in a research study, team members, administrative staff, and the broader research community.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development alongside excellent organisational skills with the ability to work flexibly and autonomously, and contribute to / manage multiple projects at various stages of development and organisation.
- Demonstrate an ability to follow departmental guidance in handling sensitive and personal information, including complying with current data protection legislation.
- Specialist Registrar Grade or Certificate of Completion of Training is desirable.
Additional Information
This is a full time (100% FTE), fixed term position for 24 months. Location: Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY. The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world‑class centre of excellence.
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