Job Description

Role:

Clinical Research Fellow

Location:

Remote with National travel

Hours:

Full Time 37.5 hours Monday - Friday

Salary:

Circa 40,000


Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK's largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we're experts at what we do, and that's evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.


Joining us as a Clinical Research Fellow you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.


All of SpaMedica's hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as '

Good

' or '

Outstanding

,' and we have recently been awarded Investors In People

Platinum

Accreditation.

About you:

As a Clinical Research Fellow, you will be facilitating clinical studies and supporting our undergraduate medical students, within the business, working alongside the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) & Associate Medical Director.


The ideal candidate, but not essential, will have a medical background, with excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work with minimum supervision and the ability to prioritise their own workload. Excellent team working and communication skills are essential.

Key Outputs:

You will liaise with 3rd parties to set up, coordinate and manage clinical studies working alongside the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) & Associate Medical Director. Provide support to the SpaMedica Research group, including the support of approved internal audits, coordinating with the SpaMedica data team and the SpaMedica surgeons. You will play a key role in supporting our undergraduate medical students, providing educational support including the marking of essays. Travel will be required, as necessary, a planned and cost-effective approach will be expected. Required to keep abreast of current knowledge / legislation and developments within Ophthalmology, research and Good Clinical Practice. Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding principles, data protection, your role and responsibilities, in line with SpaMedica policies and procedures Maintain professional boundaries in work Work within organisational policies, procedures and guidance Be committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours in work

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum requirement of Fellow ST1-3 Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, GDPR, Good Clinical Practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Minimum requirement of Fellow ST1-3 Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, GDPR, Good Clinical Practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.

Why work with us?

Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency. Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career. Be part of a caring, community-focused team involved in charity work.

Summary of benefits:

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%) Recommend a Friend Scheme (350 reward for both) Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS Access to exclusive discounts Continuous training and development

Join SpaMedica:

Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity:

SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at careers@spamedica.co.uk.

Our Commitment:

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.


For more about us, visit SpaMedica.