Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor to join the Imperial Memory Unit at Charing Cross Hospital as a Clinical Research Physician (Mat leave cover).
The post will provide experience in Memory Disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease & other dementias. Thesuccessful candidate will be a key member of an enthusiastic clinical research team with direct involvement in clinical research and will have the opportunity to gain experience in the establishment and implementation of patient- and healthy volunteer-based clinical trials. While this is primarily a service post (i.e., provide on-site medical care), opportunities will be available to participate in the various educational activities the Trust provides.
Applicants must have a relevant medical degree and be fully registered with the GMC. A good knowledge of general medicine, and up to date training in advanced life support (ALS) and good clinical practice (GCP) are desirable. Experience in clinical research and clinical trials is desirable. This post is not formally approved for training, but the post holder will have Consultant-led Educational Supervision and will be supported in their professional development.
The main responsibilities of the post are to safely and carefully conduct patient visits and procedures which may include: vital signs, blood collections, patient examinations, as well as documentation and review of results. The skills required include phlebotomy and cannulation skills, post graduate experience in internal medicine and / or neurology, and excellent patient communication skills. It is essential that the post-holder is able to perform CSF lumbar punctures, or willing to train for this if not.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
This is a full time post with an initial contract for 10 months with a view to extension.
Please see the full Job Description provided for more information.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr