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Post : Clinical Researcher in the development of technology in healthcare
The role
1) You will join a research group focused on combining the fields of bioengineering and medicine to generate innovative methods for identification of patients at risk, and on delivering user-centred clinical solutions to drive this research innovation into clinical practice. Reporting to the Principal Investigators, you will have responsibility for carrying out aspects of the Oxford BRC research programme.
2) As part of this multi-disciplinary team you will utilise bioinformatics resources to improve early recognition of patients at risk of deterioration. Research will focus on the fusion of novel sensor data, real-time physiology, biochemical, clinical and operational data. The job will involve literature review, design and delivery of research interventions, patient recruitment, and associated data collection and data analysis.
3) You will also be expected to undertake project management responsibilities to ensure that all required regulatory and ethical documentation is in place. You will also assist the senior researchers submit original manuscripts for peer-review publication, and draft grant applications for future research projects. You will be expected to work closely with the other researchers, bioengineers, and software developers working in the team. The research team has expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, allowing full evaluation of research innovations moving into clinical practice.
Project summary:
Over the next five years we plan to build on the achievements of our highly productive partnership between engineers, biomedical scientists and clinicians.
Our vision is for patient care to become agnostic to patient location. From the patient’s home through to Intensive Care, we are developing monitoring and alerting systems appropriate to the environment and the patient.
Responsibilities
• Plan, manage, and conduct an agreed research project taking direction from the senior clinicians and other colleagues as appropriate
• Work closely with the research team/s to develop research questions within a specific context, conduct individual research, analyse detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts
• Manage clinical trial authorisation, ethics, and research governance approval processes as required
• Screen and recruit those who may be eligible for inclusion to the studies, ensuring that all consent procedures are carried out in strict accordance with the relevant research protocol
• Liaise with clinical staff to ensure the timely administration of investigation, treatment, and follow-up required for research studies
• Deliver novel research data in accordance with established timelines set between you and the Principal Investigators
• Act as the primary contact for participants in the studies
• Develop and implement quality control procedures in data collection and storage
• Maintain study databases and ensure all documentation and site files are up to date
• Adapt existing, and develop new, scientific techniques and experimental protocols to support the research programme
• Regularly write research articles for peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and reviews
• Regularly report study progress to senior management committees
• Formally present research and represent the research group at internal, national, and international conferences and meetings, either with other members of the team or alone
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups in accordance with research group requirements
• Undertake public engagement activities on behalf of the research group
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques
• Take on other tasks or duties assigned by the principal investigators as required
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Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties
This job includes the following hazard-specific or safety-critical duties which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our Occupational Health Department before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:
• Lone Working
• Driving on University business
• Work in clinical areas with direct contact with patients
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check due to regulated involving ‘at risk’ adults
Selection criteria
Essential
• Clinically qualified with current registration with clinical professional body (general medical, nursing, physiotherapy, or pharmacy bodies).
• Successful applicants will be required to hold an honorary clinical contract with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and must ensure that they have fulfilled all the criteria required.
• Clinical skills and competence appropriate to current level as evidenced by recent revalidation or evidence provided by way of a professional skills portfolio.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, as evidenced by seminars or presentations.
• Strong commitment to undertaking clinical research and writing research papers.
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing multiple tasks in a milestone-orientated research environment, with excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible with hours worked. Some out of hours work will be required in line with patient recruitment requirements.
Desirable
• Able to provide evidence of successful project management within a multi-disciplinary team.
• An understanding of the guiding principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for research.
• Peer-reviewed publications (preferably as first author).
• Line Management experience
• PhD in a relevant area.
• Skills in statistics and data analysis.
Additional Information
Division : Medical Sciences Division
Department : Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN)
Location : John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford
Grade and salary :- Grade 7: £31,604 - £38,833 (pro-rata if part-time)
Hours : Full-time but part-time applications are welcome (minimum two days/week). Please state clearly your preferred working hours on your application
Contract type : Fixed term to 31st March 2020 in the first instance with the possibility of extension
Reporting to : Senior Critical Care Research Nurse
Vacancy reference : 132014
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