Job Description
Junior Doctor, Clinical Research Physician
* Salary: £27 per hour
* Location: Oxford, UK
* Job Type: Full-time (2 days from home per week)
Join the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU) at a leading centre for research into the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. We are seeking a Clinical Trial Physician to assist in the development and monitoring of trials, particularly focusing on the ASCEND PLUS trial. This role offers the opportunity to work within a world-renowned research environment and contribute to significant advancements in medical science.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Develop and implement trial procedures to ensure efficient conduct of the trial, focusing on monitoring the safety of trial participants.
* Assess eligibility of participants to join the trial.
* Handle clinical queries from collaborators, doctors, patients, and their staff.
* Code and report serious adverse events and deaths.
* Assist in the clinical monitoring of safety data and preparation of regulatory reports and key study documents.
* Communicate effectively with trial participants, healthcare professionals, the wider trials team, and collaborators.
* Deliver training for research nurses.
* Prepare scientific articles for publication and present findings at various scientific meetings.
* Maintain collaboration and liaise with investigators, trial staff, and colleagues both in the UK and internationally.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Medically qualified and GMC registered with a valid licence to practice.
* Strong foundation in clinical medicine (ideally MRCP [Parts 1 and 2] or FRCPath [Parts 1 and 2]) or equivalent.
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
* Keen attention to detail and an interest in randomised clinical trials.
Desirable:
* Specialty training (ongoing or completed) in diabetes or cardiology.
* Experience in population health research.
* Interest in the reliable evaluation of treatment and epidemiology.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and further training.
* Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
* Involvement in high-impact, globally significant research.
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