Clinical Researcher

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Saving Faces - the only charity in the United Kingdom solely dedicated to the worldwide reduction of facial injuries and diseases. We fund and administer The National Facial, Oral and Oculoplastic Research Centre (NFORC). This is a joint venture between Saving Faces and several surgical professional organisations including the Royal College of Surgeons of England. NFORC carries out clinical trials and national audits to determine best treatment for conditions affecting the face, head and neck. Its research combats cancer, injury and disfigurement in the most socially important part of our bodies – the face and mouth.

The post holder will work with the Clinical Research Manager and other Saving Faces researchers helping to ensure that the charity’s clinical and health promotion studies run smoothly. Central to this role will be the use of Saving Faces web-based databases to enter, retrieve and update information about the current and future studies. Another important aspect of the job will be to liaise with hospital staff and other collaborators in order to facilitate complete and accurate data collection. This is often a very outward-facing role. After an initial period of training, he/she will also assist with patient recruitment, randomisation, transcribing of information into case report forms and data entry for SEND and other clinical trials. The post holder will also help to ensure that blood and tissue samples are collected, stored and logged with the appropriate documentation. The post holder will also be responsible for dealing with enquires to the patient helpline, matching callers to one of our network of “expert patients” who can offer advice and support. The post will be based primarily in our London offices at The Royal London or Mile End Hospital. A willingness to work flexibly, travel to other sites and to assist with all areas of the charity’s work is essential. The post holder is expected to learn about and make themselves familiar with mouth, face, head and neck diseases and injuries.

Essential:

• A graduate with a 2.1 or higher degree
• Good command of word processing, spreadsheet and database packages
• An eagerness to learn and develop
• Allowed to work in the UK
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

To apply, please click the apply button to submit a detailed CV and covering letter setting out why you want to work for Saving Faces and how you meet the requirements and person specification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews may include a skills test.

Saving Faces is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant will be entitled to 25 days annual leave and will be enrolled into the People’s Pension.