Clinical Research Fellow with interest in rare Ehlers Danlos syndromes
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Harrow, HA1 3UJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,715 to £69,976
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
The successful appointee will be expected to have a clinical and research role within the EDS service. They will see patients under supervision of the...
This post is a full-time, fixed term post delivering clinics & research involving regarding rare, monogenic EDS and requires a strong interest/experience of the candidate in inherited connective tissue conditions and lifestyle medicine. It is suitable for registrar level clinicians or experienced SHO grade doctors that are interested in pursuing a higher degree. The main base for the post will be the EDS service at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
oThe successful applicant will, after a period of observing clinics, be responsible for preparing the information for the following week's clinics and will begin seeing patients in the EDS service independently with supervision. On average, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out 2 clinics per week.
oDepending on previous experience, a period of observation of consultations will introduce the successful applicant to the techniques of clinical assessment including examination, genetic counselling, pedigree drawing and risk estimation. The applicant will also discuss cases with genetic counsellors to develop counselling skills.
oThe successful applicant will attend clinical meetings and MDTs and contribute to the presentation and discussion of complex cases.
oThe successful applicant will contribute to recruiting to the neEDS study, scientific publications in the EDS service and preparation of grant applications.
Draft job plan for full-time post (negotiable)
Completed by: Dr Fleur van Dijk & Dr Neeti Ghali
Date: 06/11/25
MONDAY
EDS out-patient clinic
EDS clinical work
WEDNESDAY
Clinical team meeting to discuss cases, variants, research MDT etc
EDS admin
THURSDAY
Research/clinical admin
Research/translational work
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Qualifications
Essential: - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification; - Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable: - Full MRCP (UK) or full MRCPCH at the time of application; - Intercalated BSc or equivalent
Registration
Essential: - GMC registration
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential: - Is up to date and fit to practise safely; - Evidence of experience in adult medicine/paediatric medicine; - Proven experience in clinical research
Desirable: - Experience of managing complex patients; - Documented Interest in lifestyle medicine
Teaching
Essential: - Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable: - Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Management and Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Understanding and experience of audit
Desirable: - Management qualification or current study towards; - Evidence of service audit, design or change management.
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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