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With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
*Job Overview*
Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Clinical Research Fellow in IBD / Gastroenterology, based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.
The appointee will be involved in a research project under the supervision of Dr. James Alexander and Prof. Nick Powell. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) research and they will be expected to register for a higher degree (MD or PhD).
A degree in Medicine (MBBS or equivalent) and full MRCP or equivalent is essential, as is full General Medical Council registration. You will have minimum experience as an ST4 in Gastroenterology.
*Kindly note:*
Provisional interview date which is 5th March 2026.
Main duties of the job
The research project is fully funded by a grant from GlaxoSmithKline to deliver a multicentre interventional trial of the recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix) in patients with IBD. The trial aims to determine if pausing IBD medication during immunisation results in enhanced immunological responses to vaccination. The appointee will support the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit with patient recruitment and lead on laboratory analysis of antibody and cell-mediated immunity. The position will provide opportunities and training to employ cutting edge translational science, including gut microbiome and metabolomic platforms, to understand variability in vaccination responses. And the project will also leverage UK-wide collaborative networks to explore the critical issue of vaccination hesitancy in patients with IBD. It is anticipated that the results of the project will be presented at national and international meetings, and published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Working for our organisation
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.
*Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities*
The appointed candidate will help manage patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal disease (such as inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, gastrointestinal infection and cancer, motility and functional disorders) along with patients with general medical problems.
The post holder will be required to provide the clinical support and knowledge required for the day-to-day delivery of the OVATION-IBD trial. You will have a good understanding of IBD and a good understanding of trial methodology. You will be able to interpret findings and demonstrate understanding and limitations of study design and available data.
Person specification
*Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria*
* On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
* ALS Certificate
* Full MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Higher research degree
*Essential Criteria
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty*
* Experience in medical specialties and acute medical take at SHO level.
*Clinical Skills
Essential criteria*
* Appropriate to job description
Audit
*Essential Criteria*
* Knowledge of NHS processes and pressures
* Experience of teaching students and junior medical staff
* Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
* Clinical service development and research experience
Language
*Essential Criteria*
* Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
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*Applicant Requirements*
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* JD&PS (PDF, 568.5KB)
* FRF (PDF, 240.6KB)
* Our Strategy PDF, 230.4KB)