An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Fellow to join the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at St Michael’s Hospital, part of the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the full shift on-call rota (2nd on call), including Obstetrics and Emergency Gynaecology cover, so the post is restricted to ST3+ only. Annual leave and study leave are covered prospectively. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, midwives and other junior doctors.
The appointee will cover 28 hours clinical work per week at ST4+ level and will take part in the ST3-5 on call rota. The remaining sessions (20 hours per week) will be protected research sessions. This will give the appointee an exciting opportunity to complete a PhD thesis subject to satisfactory progress. The proposed research project is aimed at a trainee whose career aspiration lies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the interface with Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
The project will build on work undertaken as part of the TULIPS (Treatment of Urinary tract (Lower) Infections in Pregnancy Screening) study and within the UTI in pregnancy research group. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to ongoing recruitment of participants to the UK Preterm Birth Network Cohort Research Programme sub-study 1 (Urine Study), and to develop a programme of studies relating to urinary pathology in pregnancy, working within the GW4 South West UTI Network.
There are multiple opportunities available for the successful candidate and these will be further discussed with the wider research team following appointment. The post will involve both clinical and non-clinical management roles, therefore we are interested in appointing a dynamic and motivated individual who has a high standard of communication skills.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
Better outcomes for our Patients
More opportunities for our People
Fairer more consistent care for our Population
Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:
Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
We will contribute to system financial balance
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
