Senior Clinical and Research Trial Physician - Neurosciences

The Department of Neuroscience at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical and Research Trial Physician - Neurosciences. The post-holder will actively support clinical trial recruitment and delivery across Research Delivery Unit (RDU) 1 - Neurosciences, acting as a sub-investigator on a range of trials from phase 1 first in human to phase 3 trials.

The post-holder will lead on complex clinical trials (such as CAR-T cell therapy and Advanced Therapy) and they will work closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams, Principal Investigators, academic partners and research delivery staff to promote and enhance research activity within the RDU and department of Neurology.

The post-holder is expected to work in adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research governance and Trust policies and processes. Additionally, the post-holder is expected to work autonomously, keep meticulous records and possess excellent organisational skills.

In addition to research work, the clinical research fellow may have the opportunity to undertake outpatient clinics at the Parkinson's centre of excellence as well as general neurology clinics. There may be an opportunity to participate in the unit's Neurology teaching program.

Main duties of the job

• Support the timely delivery of clinical trials conducted within RDU 1 - Neurosciences to acceptable medical standards, in line with the requirements of sponsors, ICH GCP, and other appropriate guidelines and regulations.
• Provide medical assessment and cover for selected studies, working alongside the clinical research delivery team in RDU 1.
• Initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies.
• Act as Sub-Investigator on designated research studies.
• Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions as agreed with the Principal Investigator.
• Assess participant eligibility against protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria and maintaining up to date screening lists.
• Obtain informed consent in adherence to ICH GCP from study participants.
• Perform clinical assessments, medical histories and physical examinations and prescribing study medication.
• Perform clinical procedures as appropriate to the assigned study (including, but not limited to, clinical examinations or testing, insertion of intravenous lines, assessment of adverse events and management of medical emergencies).
• Evaluate and manage acute, sub-acute and chronic adverse drug reactions and manage acute toxicological emergencies under the supervision of the consultants in charge.

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the design and conduct of clinical research projects.
• Present research findings at local, national and international meetings.
• Contribute to publications, abstracts and conference presentations.
• Support grant development and translational research activity where appropriate.
• Undertake audit and quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to teaching medical students, trainees and multidisciplinary research staff.
• Support training in clinical research and clinical procedures.
• Participate in departmental educational meetings and journal clubs.

Person Specification

• Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
• Have completed ST1 - ST2 level post registration experience or equivalent.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to obtain informed consent.
• Understanding of patient safety and pharmacovigilance processes.
• Ability to work independently whilst recognising limitations and seeking senior support appropriately.
• Ability to interpret clinical investigations.