Clinical Research Fellow (Obesity)

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  • South East London
  • £52,656 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
We are looking for an individual with appropriate skills to support research activities of the Department. The main focus of this role is obesity research but post holder will also provide medical support to Tier 3 and Tier 4 obesity services and help to develop Tier 3 and Tier 4 pathways of care across South London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a first-class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.The post offers an exciting and unique opportunity to gain research experience in diverse aspects of obesity.Training will be available in multi-professional aspects of obesity. The post holder will be encouraged to attend relevant national and international meetings.The post would be ideal for a clinician at ST2 level looking to explore academic research opportunities and/or considering a career in the clinical obesity. Post Holder will participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. Also, in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical trials in obesity and other diabetes and endocrine studies within the department.There is an opportunity to develop leadership and teaching skills by supporting delivery of care pathways for Tier 3 and Tier 4 obesity services.About usThe Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology is part of the Clinical Directorate of Specialist Ambulatory and Medical Services. The Diabetes and Endocrinology Department is an important element of local and tertiary medical services. It is principally an outpatient speciality and treats approximately 20,000 patients each year including many tertiary referrals for diabetes, lipid, obesity, metabolic and endocrine disorders. The clinics are accommodated in modern purpose-built Day Centres on both the Guy's and St. Thomas' sites. The Diabetes service also provides community-based clinics. The department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives including supporting the establishment of Tier 3 and Tier 4 structured weight loss services across South London. You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold Licence to Practise and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£52,656 a year per annum excl LZContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-MED4934Job locationsGuy's and St Thomas' HospitalsLondonSE1 9RTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities:Clinical:The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:The Clinical Research Fellow will be responsible for delivering studies in obesity under the supervision of the principal investigator. Full training in relevant clinical research skills including clinical trial conduct will be provided. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.Research duties will include, but are not limited to:Screening and recruitment of potentially eligible patients in obesity research studiesConsent and enrolment of participantsSupport, follow-up and clinical assessment of enrolled study participants and families according to the study protocolLiaison with R&D and collaborators including the driving assessment centreMaintain productive working relationships with the GSTT research nursing teamCollection and quantitative/qualitative analysis of study data and maintenance of databasePreparation of study documents, ethics applications, study materials and reportsPresentation and dissemination of progress/findings via multiple media including manuscript publicationClinical trial management and conduct according to GCP principlesTeaching and training of medical, nursing and allied staff as well as medical students.Research data entryCollection and processing of research samplesOther clinical duties will include, but are not limited to:Supporting development of clinical pathways for Tier 3 and Tier 4 obesity servicesSupporting delivery Tier 3 obesity servicesSupporting delivery of Tier 4 obesity servicesAttending and supporting obesity MDTsThere may be an opportunity to gain experience in other aspects of diabetes or endocrinology depending on the interest and experience of the post-holder.Training of junior staff:The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.***Please note that this advert may close earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.*** Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties and responsibilities:Clinical:The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:The Clinical Research Fellow will be responsible for delivering studies in obesity under the supervision of the principal investigator. Full training in relevant clinical research skills including clinical trial conduct will be provided. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.Research duties will include, but are not limited to:Screening and recruitment of potentially eligible patients in obesity research studiesConsent and enrolment of participantsSupport, follow-up and clinical assessment of enrolled study participants and families according to the study protocolLiaison with R&D and collaborators including the driving assessment centreMaintain productive working relationships with the GSTT research nursing teamCollection and quantitative/qualitative analysis of study data and maintenance of databasePreparation of study documents, ethics applications, study materials and reportsPresentation and dissemination of progress/findings via multiple media including manuscript publicationClinical trial management and conduct according to GCP principlesTeaching and training of medical, nursing and allied staff as well as medical students.Research data entryCollection and processing of research samplesOther clinical duties will include, but are not limited to:Supporting development of clinical pathways for Tier 3 and Tier 4 obesity servicesSupporting delivery Tier 3 obesity servicesSupporting delivery of Tier 4 obesity servicesAttending and supporting obesity MDTsThere may be an opportunity to gain experience in other aspects of diabetes or endocrinology depending on the interest and experience of the post-holder.Training of junior staff:The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.***Please note that this advert may close earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.***Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Desirable
  • Specialty qualification, and/or higher degree (Obesity)
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident and comfortable interaction with trial participants, clinical and research team members, and the broader research community
  • GCP certification
Desirable
  • Fluent use of IT including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database
  • Expertise in statistics and data analysis
  • Knowledge of experimental techniques and study design
ResearchEssential
  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
  • Prior experience of biomedical research involving human subjects
  • Evidence of original research
TeachingEssential
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
  • Teaching qualification
ManagementEssential
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
  • Management training or qualification
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential
  • Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Desirable
  • Specialty qualification, and/or higher degree (Obesity)
Knowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident and comfortable interaction with trial participants, clinical and research team members, and the broader research community
  • GCP certification
Desirable
  • Fluent use of IT including email, word processing, spreadsheet, database
  • Expertise in statistics and data analysis
  • Knowledge of experimental techniques and study design
ResearchEssential
  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
  • Prior experience of biomedical research involving human subjects
  • Evidence of original research
TeachingEssential
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
  • Teaching qualification
ManagementEssential
  • Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
  • Management training or qualification

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