Job Description
Job Title:
Clinical Research Fellow
Faculty/Department:
Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism,
CCMR, Hull York Medical School
Dr T Sathyapalan
24 Months
Medical
Clinical Academic
Enhanced
HY0082
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Details Specific to the Post
Background and Context
Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism is a part of the Centre for
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research (CCMR) at Hull York Medical School (HYMS). The
Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Department is based at Brocklehurst
building at the Hull Royal Infirmary site where the research fellow will be based. The unit is
involved in several clinical trials in the field of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism. The
fellow will become involved and assist and support the research team in this endeavour.
The Clinical Research Fellow is expected to work with the Consultant Diabetes and
Endocrinologists, Specialist Registrars, Research Nurses, Research Dieticians and
Research Fellows based in Hull.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post
 To undertake research under the direction of the nominated supervisors within the
agreed diabetes and endocrinology research group within CCMR
 To assist in the commercial clinical trials that are undertaken in the department and
to work closely with the study personnel
 To assist and undertake clinical investigation of patients with endocrine problems and
diabetes
 To hold an honorary contract with Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust for the
duration of the post in order to undertake outpatient clinical work within the NHS and
any other clinical duties as determined in agreement with the academic supervisor
and Trust.
 To contribute to the training, teaching and research activities of medical students in
the department
 Attend appropriate research training courses e.g. GCP
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GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION
The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature
of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role
may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or
due to changing needs in the department. Candidates should note that there may not be an
immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.
Overall Purpose of the Role
The researcher at this level will be:
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An experienced and professional researcher and will be a subject specialist, drawing
upon knowledge gained from postgraduate research with at least 2 years post F1
experience or equivalent
Registered or qualified to register with the General Medical Council (GMC) and
holding an MBBS qualification or equivalent.
Licensed to practice
Associated with a particular project (or projects) and will contribute ideas, and/or
enhancement of techniques or methodologies and be expected to take significant
initiatives in their work and consult with the Principal Investigator over the details of
the project. They will work under supervision and receive academic, pastoral support
and guidance which may include specific training, career opportunities and
mentoring.
Although no formal teaching requirement will be made, the post holder may be expected to
contribute to the Department’s teaching, through supervision of projects, overseeing
practical classes, or taking small group tutorial classes for students from medical and allied
specialties.
The main focus of the work will involve conducting individual and collaborative research
projects under the general guidance of a senior academic or Principal Investigator using new
research techniques and methods, analysing and interpreting data and writing up research
for publication.
Main Work Activities
1. Conduct individual and collaborative research projects to include:
 Using expertise to carry out projects they are working on
 Contribute to the preparing proposals and applications for external bodies,
e.g. for funding and contractual purposes with appropriate support or
contribute to the writing of collective bids
 Use new research techniques and methods
 Analyse and interpret research data
 Write up research work of the project and its dissemination through seminar
and conferences presentations and publications
2. Responsible for the management of projects to include:
 Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others
 Manage administrative activities with guidance if required
 Plan and monitor the work of the project or projects if applicable
3. Develop and initiate collaborative working internally and externally to include:
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Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for exchange of
information and to form relationships for future collaboration and to progress
their research
Develop links and join external networks to share information and identify
future potential sources of funding.
Work with colleagues on joint projects as required.
Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
4. Demonstrate evidence of own personal and professional development to include:
 Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism
 Appraisal, induction and performance reviews
 Participate in training and development activity
 Maintain links with professional institutions and other related bodies
 Collaborate with academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest
5. Clinical Practice
 Undertake some clinical work including outpatient clinics and any other
clinical duties associated with the research project of agreed by the academic
supervisor and NHS Trust.
 Conform to all Trust protocols and regulations whilst performing clinical
related duties
 Some indemnity will be provided under the honorary contract with the relevant
NHS Trust however, doctors are advised to hold their own level of medical
indemnity at the appropriate level.
Additionally the post holder will be required to:
 Fulfil the employees’ duties described in the University’s health and safety policies
and co-operate with the health and safety arrangements in place within the department.
May be required to undertake specific health and safety roles on request e.g. Display
screen equipment assessor, departmental safety officer, fire warden
 Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
This includes undertaking mandatory equality and diversity training
 Comply with University regulations, policies and procedures
 Where a candidate cannot demonstrate experience of teaching and /or they do not
already hold a Postgraduate Certificate in HE, they will be required to undertake a
Postgraduate Certificate in HE if successful. Proven experience of teaching would
include sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of
teaching methods and techniques
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PERSON SPECIFICATION – Clinical Research Fellow
Specification
Essential
Desirable
Examples Measured by
Registered with or qualified to register
with the General Medical Council
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Application
Interview
Other
Education and Training
Formal qualifications and relevant
training
Good Clinical Practice training
Qualified MBBS or equivalent
Work Experience
At least 2 years post F1 training
Previous research experience
Ability to undertake duties of the post
Application
Interview
Other
Previous publications
Experience of working in a research
laboratory
Skills and Knowledge
Includes abilities and intellect
Statistics and analysis skills
Demonstrate use of evidence-based
practice
Competent in medical procedural skills
including cannulation
Appreciation of the research process
including Clinical Governance
Demonstrate breadth of experience
and awareness in and outside
speciality medicine
Outpatient clinics experience and a
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Teaching experience
Undertaking biopsies
Application
Interview
Other
sound knowledge and understanding of
Good Clinical Practice
Understanding of clinical risk
management
Competent to work without direct
supervision where appropriate
Personal Qualities
Includes any specific physical
requirements of the post – (subject to
the provisions of the Equality Act 2010)
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary
team
Excellent planning, organisational and
problem solving skills
Ability to work with meticulous attention
to detail
Computer literacy
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE
SKILLS (the ability to communicate
with clarity and intelligibility in written
and spoken English; ability to build
rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY
(ability to take responsibility, show
leadership, make decisions, exert
appropriate authority)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see
patients as people, empathise, work
co-operatively with others, open and
non-defensive, sense of humour)
USES A NON-JUDGMENTAL
APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND
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Application
Interview
Other
COLLEAGUES regardless of their
sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious
beliefs or financial status
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