Kings Neurolab (KNL) Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Neurosurgery

The post holder will work under the direct supervision of one clinical academic and KNL's education lead (Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan). The post includes opportunities to study towards higher degrees and would suit individuals interested in pursuing an academic or a clinical career with an academic interest.

This is a 12-month fixed term clinical academic post. The post holder will work as a Trust grade SHO and will include clinical and research duties, including 2 months of dedicated research time. Clinical duties will include inpatient care and out-of-hours on call duties. The post holder will gain experience in applied translational research and will work closely with clinical research coordinators, research clinicians, scientists and engineers. Academic responsibilities include primary benchside research, running clinical trials, applying for research grants and completing a relevant systematic review. The post holder must complete Good Clinical Practice training prior to commencing the post.
Main duties of the job
The appointees will offer 24h cover over Neuro HDU (Kinnier Wilson) and Neurosurgery (Murray Falconer). There is continuous support by the neurointensive care consultants throughout the working week and by the neuroanaesthetists during the weekends. Two formal ward rounds are performed daily. The appointees will also be expected to assist in the Anaesthetic Preassessment Clinic of the neurosurgical department, which runs daily.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD: Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible

Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the direct supervision of one clinical academic and KNLs education lead (Ahilan Kailaya-Vasan). The post includes opportunities to study towards higher degrees and would suit individuals interested in pursuing an academic or a clinical career with an academic interest.

This is a 12-month fixed term clinical academic post. The post holder will work as a Trust grade SHO and will include clinical and research duties, including 2 months of dedicated research time. Clinical duties will include inpatient care and out-of-hours on call duties. The post holder will gain experience in applied translational research and will work closely with clinical research coordinators, research clinicians, scientists and engineers. Academic responsibilities include primary benchside research, running clinical trials, applying for research grants and completing a relevant systematic review. The post holder must complete Good Clinical Practice training prior to commencing the post.

Kings College Hospital is one of the largest and busiest in London, with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and achievement. Our Trust is located on multiple sites serving the economically diverse boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth and Bromley and Bexley. As a major employer with over 10,500 staff we play an important part in helping reduce local, social and health inequalities. The Trust provides a broad range of secondary services, including specialist emergency medicine (e.g. trauma, cardiac and stroke). It works in close collaboration with other health providers in South East London, including CCGs to ensure the sustainability and excellence of services across the area. In recent years, there has been substantial investment in both the facilities and resources of the hospital, which has transformed the quality of care that it now delivers. It also provides a number of leading edge tertiary services, such as liver transplantation, neurosciences, haemato-oncology, foetal medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery, on a regional and national basis.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential
GMC registration
Degree from recognized medical school
Desirable PhD, MD (original research)
Previous experience Desirable ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
Research experience, presentations, publications
Previous experience at SHO/JCF level
Skills/Knowledge/Ability Essential Knowledge of the new clinical governance framework and a commitment to continuous professional development
Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable Academic prizes and honours
Commitment to teaching undergraduate and Health Care Professionals

Employer details Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

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