Research Network Vacancies

Clinical Trials Doctor/Research Fellow, SpR Level, Thames Valley DeNDRoN (Oxford)

A flexible post for a Clinical Trials Doctor is being created within the Thames Valley Dementias and Neurodegenerative Diseases Local Research Network (DeNDRoN). 

This post (which is not a training post) will provide the successful applicant with a comprehensive experience in the conduct, management and statutory demands of clinical trials and other well designed research studies in the fields of dementias and neurodegenerative diseases.

The appointment is on a whole-time or part-time basis. The aptitude and experience of candidates is as important as the level of their formal qualifications.  Funding by DH Flexibility and Sustainability Funding for 6 months in the first instance is available for up to 1.0 whole time equivalent.  Applicants with a relevant CCST or substantial relevant experience, who could work not less than 3 sessions per week would be eligible.  Less well qualified candidates would need to be able to work at least 5 sessions per week.  Suitably qualified job-share candidates are encouraged to apply.

The post holder will be a member of the DeNDRoN team and will contribute to a portfolio of clinical trials across Thames Valley ( Berkshire , Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Northamptonshire). Responsibilities will include: recruitment, monitoring and management of trial patients;  collection and documentation of accurate data including adverse event data; submission of ethics and R&D applications; training staff in the use of assessment instruments.  Attention to detail and accuracy of data completion are essential attributes, as is access to a car and full driving licence.  The post holder will be required to travel across the Thames Valley DeNDRoN area. 

You may access details of this post via www.oxfordradcliffejobs.nhs.uk.  Please apply via this website and email your CV to recruitmentandcareers@orh.nhs.uk quoting vacancy reference S6/397 and your application reference number as issued by NHS jobs.  Email any queries to recruitmentandcareers@orh.nhs.uk.

Further details of the vacancy are available at www.jobs.nhs.uk, reference number 321-S6-397-PG

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Rupert McShane (Network Clinical Lead) DeNDRoN, Room 4401D, Level 4, The John Radcliffe Hospital; Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust (Tel:  Oxford (01865) 234607/ 07788445691) or Mrs Rose Streeton, Network manager 07825356499/ 01865234607