Clinical Research Fellow in Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Group Hull York Medical School (HYMS), University of Hull Post: Clinical Research Fellow in Academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Group – Hull York Medical School (HYMS) Reporting to: Professor Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Chair in Diabetes and Endocrinology Back ground and Context The academic Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism research group (ADEM) delivers world-class research in four areas: clinical drugs trials; lifestyle research; biomedical research; and applied research ADEM’s research findings have benefited those suffering from long-term conditions and led to significant advancement in treatment and medical knowledge The group specialises in type and diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic bone health, cardiovascular disease, nutrition and dietetics The group, which is a partnership between the Hull York Medical School and the University of Hull, is situated at Hull Royal Infirmary and the University campus Aside from research, it also provides a range of outstanding academic postgraduate pathways and educational opportunities, including PhDs, MDs and MScs We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals wishing to excel in both their clinical and academic training and who have the ambition to be part of the next generation of world-leading academic clinicians Job Description The researcher will be expected to conduct individual and collaborative research projects/clinical trials under the general guidance of a senior academic to including: • • • • • • Contributing to the preparing of proposals and applications for external bodies Using research techniques and methods Analysing and interpret research data Writing up research work of the project and its dissemination through seminar and conferences presentations and publications where appripriate assisting in commercial and non-commercial clinical trials that are undertaken in the department and to work closely with other the study personnel Undertaking some clinical work including outpatient clinics and any other clinical duties associated with the research project of agreed by the academic supervisor and NHS Trust Teaching The appointee will be expected to contributing to the training, teaching and research activities of medical students within ADEM Relationships and Team working Liaise with colleagues and students Build internal contacts and participate in internal networks for exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration Join external networks to share information and identify potential sources of funds Collaborate with academic colleagues on the development of research activity Attend and contribute to subject group meetings Contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on academic content and on the assessment of students’ work Share responsibility for deciding how to deliver teaching and assess students For further information please contact: Prof T Sathyapalan (tel: 01482675312, Thozhukat.sathyapalan@hyms.ac.uk) The above job duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the role The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements of the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the department Additionally, the post holder will be required to: Undertake all duties in line with the University Health and Safety Policy Show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices Appendix 1: Further particulars – HYMS Medical Education and Research INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL AND APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH (ICAHR) We have ambitious plans for research growth in biomedical, applied health and clinical research at the University of Hull This growth is supported and enabled by a £28m investment by the University of Hull in a new Health Campus development and the establishment of an Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research (ICAHR) The formation of the Institute is supported by a major investment in academic and clinical academic staff and the establishment of strong methods and support infrastructure (statistics, trials, etc.) Alongside this investment, the Hull York Medical School (HYMS) and the Faculty of Health and Social Care (FHSC) are establishing themselves as two Schools within a new Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Hull The new Allam Medical Building in which the Institute will be based opened in the summer of 2017 This planned growth will enable FHSC and HYMS to maximise funding opportunities by promoting collective research impact THE HULL YORK MEDICAL SCHOOL The Hull York Medical School (HYMS) is a collaboration between the Universities of Hull and York and the NHS HYMS operates from both University campuses and within teaching hospitals and medical practices throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region HYMS is a young medical school which is developing a growing reputation for its teaching and research In addition to delivering a top-quality programme of medical training and a growing portfolio of postgraduate programmes, HYMS’ academic and clinical researchers across Hull and York have a strong reputation for the quality and impact of their work In REF 2014, over 85% of research across HYMS was assessed as world leading or internationally excellent and HYMS’ researchers currently account for 40% of research awards by value at the University of Hull HYMS has a strong reputation as an undergraduate medical school Our innovative curriculum includes an enquiry based approach to learning, early clinical experience, balanced teaching across all health sectors and a wide range of student selected learning opportunities Our graduates are recognised as being very capable Foundation Doctors, many of whom have stayed locally to help develop health care services in this area We run two small postgraduate taught programmes and have a range of post graduate research programmes and teams The quality and impact on health and patient care of research carried out in the Hull York Medical School (HYMS) was recognised by the University of York’s ranking as 7th in the country for Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care in the national Research Excellence Framework 2014 HYMS researchers were also part of York’s top-10 rated submissions in Biology and Psychology Across the whole of HYMS, a partnership between the Universities of Hull and York, over 85% of research was assessed as world leading or internationally excellent Within the Universities, research development in HYMS has been based on a distributed model, in which academic staff may have a research base in a cognate academic department of the University of Hull and/or York, providing scientific integration, critical mass and technology platforms with which to work In relation to clinically orientated research there is a Clinical Research Facility (the Daisy Building) in Hull at Castle Hill Hospital and an Experimental Medicine Unit at York Hospital, to facilitate translational research HYMS also plays a role in establishing and facilitating research networking between NHS partners in the region through topic based regional meetings The area covered by the HYMS NHS partnership comprises Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire, and Northern Lincolnshire, which together have a population of around 1.8 million 17 NHS organisations make up the HYMS NHS partnership, within which there are over 600 consultants and 900 general practitioners Encompassing both rural and urban populations, the region contains a variety of environments in which health services are delivered There are areas of considerable deprivation, not only in urban centres, but also in patches across the rural hinterlands Heart disease and lung cancer are severe problems in Hull Measures of overall health in North Lincolnshire are poorer than the country as a whole However, in most of the region, rates for infant mortality and most disease-specific death are well below national averages, the prevalence of smoking and drug use are low, and the uptake of screening is high in many areas East Yorkshire with its homogenous and stable population of 600,000 is an ideal centre for prospective observational and interventional clinical research: the central urban area of Kingston upon Hull has a population of 350,000 The NHS clinical facilities are well developed and virtually comprehensive across the medical and surgical disciplines; only certain transplantation and cardiac neonatal surgical procedures require distant referral Hence there exists a wealth of clinical material available for approved educational and research purposes PERSON SPECIFICATION – Clinical Research Fellow Guidance Notes: Please give details of the End Desirable criteria you require for the post This document will form part of the advertisement and recruitment pack to candidates If a candidate does not meet all the criteria listed as ‘Essential’ they must not be interviewed NB: Please remove the above guidance information once person specification has been completed Specification Education and Training Formal qualifications and relevant training Essential Desirable Examples Measured by Registered with or qualified to register with the General Medical Council MRCP (UK) or equivalent Application Interview Other Previous research experience Application Interview Other Qualified MBBS or equivalent Good Clinical Practice training Work Experience Ability to undertake duties of the post At least years post F1 training Previous publications Experience of working in a research laboratory Skills and Knowledge Includes abilities and intellect Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice Competent in medical procedural skills including cannulation Appreciation of the research process including Clinical Governance Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and Statistics and analysis skills Teaching experience Undertaking biopsies Application Interview Other outside speciality medicine Outpatient clinics experience and a sound knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice Understanding of clinical risk management Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate Personal Qualities Includes any specific physical requirements of the post – (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010) Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Excellent planning, organisational and problem solving skills Ability to work with meticulous attention to detail Computer literacy COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate) DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority) INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as Application Interview Other people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, open and nondefensive, sense of humour) USES A NONJUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status ... Undertaking some clinical work including outpatient clinics and any other clinical duties associated with the research project of agreed by the academic supervisor and NHS Trust Teaching The appointee... Undertaking biopsies Application Interview Other outside speciality medicine Outpatient clinics experience and a sound knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice Understanding of clinical. .. the establishment of an Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research (ICAHR) The formation of the Institute is supported by a major investment in academic and clinical academic staff and